Allahabad Pillar inscription composed by Harisena, court poet of Samudrgupta - Art & Culture
Q. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. The Allahabad Pillar inscription or prashasti was composed by Harisena.
2. Harisena was court poet of Samudrgupta.
- Published on 10 Jul 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Achievements of different rulers of the Gupta lineage are also mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Harishena, who composed the Allahabad Prasasti, was the court poet and minister of Samudragupta. Parts of Allahabad Prasasti were composed in verse and other parts, in prose.
