Why is Samudragupta called 'Kaviraja' in the Allahabad Pillar?

He was given the title 'Kaviraja' (King of Poets) because of his great skill in composing Sanskrit verses.

Gupta Epigraphy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The Ashoka Pillar at Allahabad provides information about the reign of:

The Ashoka Pillar at Allahabad provides detailed information about the reign of Samudragupta through the Prayag Prashasti inscription, which was composed by his court poet Harishena.

Exam Year

2004

Evidence Source

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2004_52 Ref: The Gupta Empire by RK Mookerji