Question

The Allahabad pillar inscription was composed by which scholar

Answer 1

Answer:

Harisena

Explanation:

The Allahabad pillar inscription was called as "Prayag prasasti".

It was written by the courtier-Minister Harisena of Ashoka's empire.

Answer 2

Harisena composed the ‘Allahabad pillar Inscription’.

Explanation:

• Ashoka had erected the pillar six centuries back and it was the Ashokan Pillar.

• Harisena was a minister and a court poet in the kingdom of Samudragupta.  

• He composed the ‘Allahabad pillar Inscription’ also known as the ‘Prayag Prasasti’.  

• The inscription on the pillar gives a detailed account of the reign of Samudragupta.  

• It gives an account of the various conquests of Samudragupta and about his kingdom.  

• There are also a few inscriptions by Mughal Emperor Jehangir.