Question

Which among the following statements are true about Allahabad Prashasti?

• A. It tells us about Samudragupta's victory over the Dakshinapatha.
• B. It was written by Haridev.
• C. Samudragupta defeated the 19 republican tribes of Rajasthan.
• D. It tells about Samudragupta defeating eight Aryavarta kings.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A It tells us about Samudragupta's victory over the Dakshinapatha.
D It tells about Samudragupta defeating eight Aryavarta kings.

The Allahabad Prashasti was written by Harisena. It tells us about Samudragupta's victory over the Dakshinapatha. The Dakshinapatha was a south Indian kingdom comprising 12 states. He did defeat these kings but liberated and reinstated them after their defeat. He defeated the 9 republican tribes of Rajasthan. They were eventually made to obey Samudragupta’s orders. It also tells us about his victory over the eight Aryavarta kings from the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.