Who is the composer of Allahabad Prasasti?

Correct answer: Harishena

Explanation: The Allahabad Prasasti (Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harishena, the court poet of Samudragupta. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Harishena was a Sanskrit scholar and minister in Samudragupta’s court. ▪️ The inscription is engraved on the Allahabad Pillar (Prayagraj). ▪️ It was originally a Mauryan pillar bearing Ashokan edicts. ▪️ The Prasasti details Samudragupta’s military conquests and policies. ▪️ It glorifies him as the 'Napoleon of India', a title later given by historian V.A. Smith. ▪️ The text is written in classical Sanskrit and Nagari script. ▪️ It provides key insight into Gupta administration and political expansion. ▪️ The Allahabad Prasasti is a vital source for Gupta history and chronology.