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Who is the author of Allahabad Pillar Inscription?

  1. A
    Rudradaman
  2. B
    Harisena
  3. C
    Samudragupta
  4. D
    Banabhatta

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The Allahabad Pillar Inscription (famously known as the Prayag Prashasti) was composed by Harisena, who was the court poet and minister of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta. Written in classical Sanskrit using the Brahmi script, it provides a detailed account of Samudragupta's military achievements and character.

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Who is the author of Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
A
Rudradaman
B
Harisena
C
Samudragupta
D
Banabhatta

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