Question

The Allahabad Parshasti is in mixed prose and verse. This style is known as:

• A. Champu kavya
• B. Madhurya
• C. Dialects
• D. Gadya (prose) and Padya (verse) style

Hint:

Study literary styles like Champu kavya to understand how historical inscriptions convey both form and content.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Allahabad Prashasti, composed by Harisena, employs the Champu kavya style, which combines prose and poetry. This style was commonly used in classical Sanskrit literature to enhance the aesthetic and rhythmic quality of inscriptions.