UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·history·ancient history

The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?

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  1. AMahapadma Nanda
  2. BChandragupta Maurya
  3. CAshoka
  4. DSamudraguptaCorrect

Explanation

The Allahabad Pillar inscription, also known as the Prayag Prashasti, is most significantly associated with the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta. It was composed by his court poet, Harishena, and is written in Sanskrit using the Brahmi script. The inscription provides a detailed account of Samudragupta's military conquests, his character, and the boundaries of his empire. It is considered one of the most important historical sources for the Gupta period. While the pillar itself was originally erected by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, the specific historical record known as the Allahabad Pillar inscription refers to the achievements of Samudragupta. Additionally, the pillar contains later inscriptions by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
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