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Who is the author of Allahabad pillar Inscription?

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

Answer options

  1. Rundradaman
  2. Harisena
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Banabhatta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Harisena

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Harisena šŸ“š Explanation: Harisena, the court poet of the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta, composed the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Written in classical Sanskrit, this 'Prashasti' praises Samudragupta's extensive military victories. It is a vital primary source for Gupta history.