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प्रश्न
Write a note on Prashasti.
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उत्तर
- Prashasti is a Sanskrit word, meaning commendation or ‘in praise of’.
- Court poets flattered their kings listing out their achievements.
- These accounts were later engraved on pillars so that the people could read them.
- The Prayog Prashasti, composed by Samudragupta’s court poet Harisena was engraved on Allahabad Pillar.
- This Allahabad Pillar inscription is the main source of information for Samudragupta’s reign.
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