WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who among the following ancient Indian Kings was praised in glowing terms in the Prayaga Prashasti?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ashoka
  2. Harshavardhana
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Bindusara

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Samudragupta

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Samudragupta. The Prayaga Prashasti (also called the Allahabad Pillar Inscription) is a Sanskrit inscription composed by Harisena, the court poet and minister of Samudragupta, a powerful ruler of the Gupta dynasty. The inscription is one of the most important historical sources for the Gupta period, often likened to an 'Indian Napoleon' for Samudragupta’s military success.