The famous source of Gupta empire, the Prayaga Prashasti is also known as the __________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Allahabad pillar inscription.
The Prayaga Prashasti, also known as the Allahabad pillar inscription, is a significant historical source from the Gupta Empire. It was composed by Harishena, the court poet of Samudragupta, and inscribed on a pillar located in Prayaga (modern-day Allahabad, now called Prayagraj).
This inscription details Samudragupta’s military conquests, his diplomatic achievements, and his patronage of the arts and religion. It serves as a key source for reconstructing the political and cultural history of the Gupta period.
Other Options :
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Ahmedabad pillar inscription – No such inscription is associated with the Guptas.
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Bithur pillar inscription – Not related to the Prayaga Prashasti.
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Lucknow pillar inscription – Also unrelated to Samudragupta or the Gupta dynasty.