HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Allahabad Pillar inscription
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Aihole inscription
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Damodarpur Copperplate inscription
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Bilsad inscription
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Aihole inscriptions mention the defeat of King Harshvardhana by King Pulakeshin II. The Aihole inscriptions are found in the Meguti Jain temple, Aihole of Bagalkot district.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Aihole inscription is a Jain inscription. It is an integral part of the Meguti Jain temple, and announces the completion of the Meguti Jain temple.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Aihole inscription were written by the Ravikirti, court poet of Chalukya King, Pulakesin II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE. This inscription gives information about the conquests of Pulakesin, especially how he defeated Harshavardhana.
Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution The correct answer is Harsha. During Pulakeshi II’s rule, poet Ravikirti created the Aihole inscription. Aihole, which is in the state of Karnataka, is well known as the birthplace of Indian architecture.