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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following inscriptions mentions the name of Kalidasa?
A
Allahabad Pillar Inscription
B
Aihole inscription
C
Alapadu Grant
D
Hanumankoda Inscription
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bharavi, who is associated with the Pallavas of Kanchi along with Kalidasa is mentioned in the famous Aihole Inscription of Pulakesin II .

Detailed explanation-2: -The Aihole inscription was written by Ravikirti. He was the court poet of king Pulakesin-II. The inscription is found at Aihole in Karnataka state, India. The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, court author of Chalukya King, Pulakeshi II United Nations agency reigned from 610 to 642 Ce.

Detailed explanation-3: -The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in which of the following inscriptions? Notes: Aihole inscription mentions the name of Kalidas. The inscription is found at Aihole in Karnataka state. The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, court poet of Chalukya King, Pulakeshi II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pulkesin II and Harsha engaged in a battle at the banks of the Narmada. This was a decisive battle in which Harsha lost a big part of his elephant army and had to retreat. This is mentioned in the Aihole Inscription.

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