The Prayaga Prashasti, also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, is a eulogy for the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta. It was composed in Sanskrit by his court poet and minister, Harisena. The inscription details Samudragupta's conquests, military campaigns, and administrative policies. It is inscribed on one of the pillars originally erected by Emperor Ashoka, which also contains Ashokan edicts.
Who among the following ancient Indian kings was praised in glowing terms in the Prayaga Prashasti ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Major Rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta)
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