INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The inscription is written in Sanskrit language; It is written in both prose and verse. There are thirty-three lines in total where the verses are numbered serially; mentioning the achievements of Samudragupta in the Prayag-Prasasti inscription( Allahabad inscription).

Detailed explanation-2: -It is in excellent Sanskrit, written in the more refined Gupta script (a later version of Brahmi) by the poet and minister, Harishena. The inscription is a panegyric praising Samudragupta and lists the political and military achievements of his reign including his expeditions to the south.

Detailed explanation-3: -Samudragupta had a renowned poet Harisena in his court who inscribed the king’s bravery on the famous Allahabad Pillar. The pillar includes a prashasti (a eulogy) praising the deeds and virtues of the Gupta emperor. Samudragupta was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Samudragupta’s prashasti was written in Sanskrit language. Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages which was most prevalent during the Gupta period.

Detailed explanation-5: -"Prayag” refers to a place where something or someone can meet. Prayag is an ancient name for Allahabad because it is the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Prashasti is a eulogy that means “in praise of someone."