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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
Prayog Prashasti was composed by __________.
The monolithic iron pillar of Chandragupta is at __________.
__________, the king of Ceylon, was a contemporary of Samudragupta.
Write about Sresti and Sarthavaha traders.
What did Indian scientists achieve in astronomy and mathematics during the Gupta period?
Which was the main source of information to know about the Samudragupta’s reign?
Choose the odd one.
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Match:
| Amarasimha | 1. | Grammarian |
| Kahapanaka | 2. | Sanskrit Poet |
| Varauchi | 3. | Lexicographer |
| Harisena | 4. | Buddhism |
| Hinayana | 5. | Astrologer |
Sri meghavarman was the ruler of ______.
How did Chandragupta I crown himself the monarch of a larger kingdom?
