Question

Match List-I with List-II:

A	Kushanas	(I)	Piyadassi
B	Ashoka	(II)	Devputra
C	Samudragupta	(III)	Prayaga Prashasti
D	Harisena	(IV)	Court-poet

• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Kushanas (Devputra):

• The Kushana kings (e.g., Kanishka) adopted the title "Devputra" (Son of God), reflecting their divine kingship ideology.

Ashoka (Piyadassi):

• Ashoka referred to himself as "Piyadassi" (Beloved of the Gods) in his edicts.

Samudragupta (Prayaga Prashasti):

• The Prayaga Prashasti (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harisena, glorifying Samudragupta’s conquests.

Harisena (Court-poet):

• Harisena was the court poet of Samudragupta and authored the Prayaga Prashasti.