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T3 History CH3 - The Age of Empires: Guptas and Vardhanas — Social Science STD 6 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6Social ScienceT3 History CH3 - The Age of Empires: Guptas and Vardhanas2 Marks
Question
Write a note on Prashasti.
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Answer

  1. Prashasti is a Sanskrit word, meaning commendation or ‘in praise of’.
  2. Court poets flattered their kings listing out their achievements.
  3. These accounts were later engraved on pillars so that the people could read them.
  4. The Prayog Prashasti, composed by Samudragupta’s court poet Harisena was engraved on Allahabad Pillar.
  5. This Allahabad Pillar inscription is the main source of information for Samudragupta’s reign.

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