Gupta empire - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   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.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:
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.

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