Gupta Dynasty's Use of Prashasti
A prashasti is a type of royal inscription, typically a eulogy, composed in verse or prose, praising the ruler and detailing their achievements, lineage, and qualities.
The rulers of the Gupta dynasty famously used prashastis to commemorate their victories and lineage. The most celebrated example is the Allahabad Pillar inscription (Prayaga Prashasti), composed by the court poet Harishena in Sanskrit. This inscription details the military conquests and administrative prowess of the Gupta ruler Samudragupta.
While other dynasties also used inscriptions, the elaborate nature and focus on recording ruler achievements in poetic form reached a significant peak during the Gupta period.
- Option 1: Gupta dynasty - Correct. Rulers used prashasti extensively.
- Option 2: Rajput dynasty - Some rulers used inscriptions, but not as definingly as the Guptas for prashastis detailing achievements.
- Option 3: Khilji dynasty - Primarily known for military and administrative records, less so for elaborate prashastis of this type.
- Option 4: Mughal dynasty - Used chronicles and biographies extensively, different from the classical prashasti form.
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The last recognised king of the Gupta kingdom was _______.
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