Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

Which of the following statements are correct about 'Prayaga Prashasti'?

A. It is also known as Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
B. It was composed in Persian.
C. It was prepared by Harishena.
D. Prayaga Prashasti's excerpts contains praise of Akbar.
E. It was composed in Sanskrit.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, B, C only

A, D, E only

A, C, E only

B, C, D only

Correct Answer:

A, C, E only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A, C, E only

A. It is also known as Allahabad Pillar Inscription:

  • This is correct because 'Prayaga Prashasti' is indeed also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription. It is an ancient inscription found on an Ashoka Pillar at Allahabad (Prayaga).

C. It was prepared by Harishena:

  • This is correct because Harishena was the author of 'Prayaga Prashasti'. He was a renowned Sanskrit poet and a minister in the court of Emperor Samudragupta.

E. It was composed in Sanskrit:

  • This is correct because 'Prayaga Prashasti' was composed in the Sanskrit language. It is a valuable historical inscription written in classical Sanskrit and provides important information about the reign of Emperor Samudragupta.

So, the correct option is [3].