This inscription, written in Sanskrit, provides a detailed account of Samudragupta's conquests, military achievements, and administrative policies, making it a crucial historical source for the Gupta period.
Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prashasti) was composed by
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Major Rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta)
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