GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Gupta inscriptions mentions Krishna and Devaki?
A
Eran stone pillar inscription of Budhagupta
B
Allahabadpillar inscription of Samudragupta
C
Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta
D
The Mehrauli iron pillar inscription
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta, was discovered in Bhitari, Saidpur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and dates to the reign of Gupta Empire ruler Skandagupta (c. 455 – c. 467 CE).

Detailed explanation-2: -He ascended the throne in 455 AD and ruled till 467 AD. During the 12 year rule, he not only defended the great culture of India but also from external aggression and defeated the Huns (Bhitari pillar inscription), who had invaded India from the north west.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bhitari stone pillar inscription of skandagupta, which records the gifts of village in favour of a vishnu temple.

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