- The Sanchi Stone inscription from the time of Chandragupta II (List II, III) records a grant to a Buddhist monastery. There is also a Sanchi Copper Plate inscription of Chandragupta II. - The Aihole inscription (List I, B) is a famous record of the achievements of Pulakesin II (List II, I), composed by his court poet Ravikirti. - The Allahabad Pillar inscription (List I, C) contains the Prashasti (eulogy) of Samudragupta (List II, IV), composed by his court poet Harisena. - The Barah Copper Plate inscription (List I, D) is associated with Mihira Bhoja I (List II, II) of the Pratihara dynasty.
Match List-I with List-II: List-II (Ruler/Dyn‐ List-I (Inscription) asty)
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Major Rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta)
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Answer: A. Sanchi Copper Plate I. Pulakesin - II Inscription
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