Question

Which ruler has Harisena praised in the Prayaga Prashasti inscription?

• A. Ashoka
• B. Samudragupta
• C. Chandragupta
• D. Prabhavati Gupta

Hint:

Link poets with rulers: Harisena (Samudragupta), Kalidasa (Chandragupta II). Prayaga Prashasti = Samudragupta’s achievements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background of Prayaga Prashasti.
The Prayaga Prashasti (also known as Allahabad Pillar Inscription) was composed by Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty.
Step 2: Key details.
- The inscription records the conquests, victories, and achievements of Samudragupta.
- It highlights his military campaigns across North and South India.
- It portrays him as a “Napoleon of India” due to his extensive conquests.
Step 3: Analyze each option.
- (A) Ashoka: Associated with inscriptions but not with Harisena.
- (B) Samudragupta: Correct. Harisena composed the Prayaga Prashasti in his praise.
- (C) Chandragupta: Founder of Gupta dynasty, but not associated with this inscription.
- (D) Prabhavati Gupta: Daughter of Chandragupta II, not related here.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Harisena praised the military and administrative achievements of Samudragupta in the Prayaga Prashasti.