Define the term ‘Prashasti’. Give an account of the various rulers defeated by Samudragupta as mentioned in his prashasti
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Prashasti (IAST: Praśasti, Sanskrit for "praise") inscriptions are euologistic inscriptions issued by Indian rulers from 6th century CE onwards. Written in form of poetry or ornate prose, the prashastis were generally composed by the court poets.
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, a prashasti (eulogy) composed by his courtier Harishena, credits him with extensive military conquests. It suggests that he defeated several kings of northern India, and annexed their territories to his empire.
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PRASHASTI MEANS "IN PRAISE OF"
THE POETS WROTE PRASHASTIS FOR GREAT KINGS FOR MONEY.
THE PRASHASTIS WERE USUALLY LONGER.
KINGS DEFEATED BY SAMUDRAGUPTA WERE
Mahendra of Kosala
Vyaghra-raja of Mahakantara
Mantaraja of Kurala
Mahendragiri of Pishtapura
Svamidatta of Kottura
Damana of Erandapalla
Vishnugopa of Kanchi
Nilaraja of Avamukta
Hastivarman of Vengi
Ugrasena of Palakka
Kubera of Devarashtra
Dhananjaya of Kusthalapura
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