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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 117

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q117

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The court poet and minister of ______, Harisena, composed the Allahabad pillar Inscription or Prayaga Prashasti.

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Correct answer: A

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 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Samudragupta

  • The court poet and minister of Samudragupta, Harisena, composed the Allahabad pillar Inscription or Prayaga Prashasti.
  • This inscription, dated to the 4th century CE, is an important historical document that commemorates the military conquests and achievements of Emperor Samudragupta, one of the prominent rulers of the Gupta dynasty in ancient India.
  • The Prayaga Prashasti not only provides insights into the military campaigns and territorial expansions of the Gupta Empire but also sheds light on the socio-cultural and political landscape of the time.
  • Harisena's composition is considered a valuable historical source for understanding the Gupta period in Indian history.