Who was the composer of the Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Samudragupta's Prayag Pillar Inscription is also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
This inscription is engraved on an Ashokan pillar.
It was composed by Harishena, who was Samudragupta's court poet and minister.
This inscription is written in the Sanskrit language and the Brahmi script.
It contains an account of Samudragupta's victories, administration, and political achievements.
For historians, it is considered a significant source for the history of the Gupta period.