Question

Which of the following inscription was issued by Samudragupta?

1. Mahrauli Inscription
2. Allahabad Pillar Inscription
3. Junagarh Rock inscription
4. Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Allahabad Pillar Inscription

• Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prasasti) was issued by Samudragupta and was composed by Harisena.
• It is written in very simple and refined Sanskrit in Champu kavya style. It lists achievements of Samudragupta.
• It mentions that Samudragupta defeated 9 kings in North, 12 Kings in South.
• Another term used by Harisena for him is Kaviraja.
• Samudragupta also assumed the title of Vikramanka.

 

Mahrauli Inscription/ Garuda Pillar

• This pillar was established by Chandragupta-II of Gupta dynasty in the honour of Lord Vishnu.
• It was originally placed on a hill near the Beas and was brought to Delhi by a King of Delhi.

 

The Junagadh rock inscription

• It was carved on the order of Rudradaman.
• It is located in Gujarat
• It mentions that one of Chandragupta Maurya’s governors, Pushyagupta, was responsible for building a dam on Sudarshana Lake near Girnar in Kathiawar

 

Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription

• It is related to King Ashoka.
• It is located in Nepal.