Question

Why did court scholars composed prashastis of their rulers?

Answer 1

To understand this one must know who are the Prashastis.

They are a special kind of inscription, which mean “in praise of”.

They were composed by learned Brahmans in praise of the rulers of their time.

This was made into laws, at the will of the rulers of that time. We can make analysis of how rulers of that time wanted to illustrate themselves.

If the kings liked the prashastis, they gave land as gift to the Brahmans, with records of those on copper plates.

So prashastis did this for the likings and money and or gifts.