INDIAN HISTORY

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The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following?
A
Samudragupta
B
Mahapadma Nanda
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Ashoka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation : The Allahabad pillar is an Ashoka Stambha, one of the pillars of Ashoka, an emperor of the Maurya dynasty who reigned in the 3rd century BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation:There are three principal inscriptions on the Allahabad Pillar which was first erected by Ashoka for the purpose of inscribing his edicts regarding the propagation of Buddhism.It was next made use of by Samudragupta eulogizing the achievements, conquests and personality of Samudragupta.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inscription is a panegyric praising Samudragupta and lists the political and military achievements of his reign including his expeditions to the south. It provides a unique snapshot of the Gupta empire and its neighbours and is the source of much of what is known of the geopolitical landscape of that era.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Allahabad Pillar inscription, a prashasti (eulogy) composed by his courtier Harishena, credits him with extensive military conquests. It suggests that he defeated several kings of northern India, and annexed their territories into his empire.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Allahabad Pillar Inscription. Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prasasti) was issued by Samudragupta and was composed by Harisena.

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