Who composed the Prayaga Prashasti?

It was composed by Harisena, the court poet and a high-ranking official of Samudragupta.

Gupta Imperial Eulogy

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who among the following ancient Indian kings was praised in glowing terms in the Prayaga Prashasti?

Samudragupta is the ancient Indian king praised in the Prayaga Prashasti. This inscription, found on the Allahabad Pillar, records his military conquests and personal virtues in glowing terms.

Exam Year

2021

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ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2021_112 Ref: Standard Educational Reference