Question

Which of the following inscriptions of the Gupta age do/does NOT belong to the Skandagupta?
1. Junagarh Rock
2. Eran stone Pillar
3. Indore Copper Plate
4. Bhitari Pillar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Eran stone Pillar

Option 2 is NOT correct.

Eran:

• It is an ancient town and archaeological site in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
• It was one of the ancient mints for Indian dynasties as evidenced by the diverse coins excavated here.
• The site has 5th and 6th-century Gupta era temples and monuments, particularly the colossal stone boar with sages and scholars depicted on the body of the sculpture.
• The inscription stones found at Eran are important to reconstructing the chronology and Gupta Empire history.

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Name of the Gupta Kings	Name of the Inscription
Samudragupta	Allahabad Prasasti, Eran stone Pillar, Nalanda Copper Plate, Gaya Copper Plate
Chandragupta II	Mehrauli Iron Pillar
Kumaragupta I(Issued largest number of Inscription)	Vilsad, Mankunwar, Mathura, Sanchi, Udaygiri cave, Tumain, Baigram etc
Skandagupta	Junagarh Rock, Indore Copper Plate, Bhitari Pillar, Kahaum, Supia
Buddhagupta	Paharpur Copper Plate