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Q: Inscriptions composed in praise of kings of ancient India are known as –––––.
  • A. Tripitakas
  • B. Jatakas
  • C. Sutras
  • D. Prashastis
Correct Answer: Option D - A kind of inscription which praises about the quality, skill, properity and campaigns of a particular king is called "Prashashti". Harisena's Prayag Prashashti is a perfect example of this which is about Gupta ruler Samudra Gupta.
D. A kind of inscription which praises about the quality, skill, properity and campaigns of a particular king is called "Prashashti". Harisena's Prayag Prashashti is a perfect example of this which is about Gupta ruler Samudra Gupta.

Explanations:

A kind of inscription which praises about the quality, skill, properity and campaigns of a particular king is called "Prashashti". Harisena's Prayag Prashashti is a perfect example of this which is about Gupta ruler Samudra Gupta.