Question

write a short note on Allahabad pillar inscription​

Answer 1

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The Allahabad pillar is an Ashoka Stambha, one of the Pillars of Ashoka, erected by Ashoka, Emperor of the Maurya dynasty, who reigned in the 3rd century BCE. While it is one of the few extant pillars that carry his edicts, it is particularly notable for containing later inscriptions attributed to the Gupta emperor Samudragupta (4th century CE). Also engraved on the stone are inscriptions by the Mughal emperor Jahangir, from the 17th century.

At some point of time, the pillar was moved from its original location and installed within Akbar's Allahabad Fort in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. As the fort is now occupied by the Indian Army, the public are only allowed limited access to the premises and special permission is required to view the pillar.

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Answer 2

Allahabad Pillar Inscription:

• Allahabad Pillar Inscription or Allahabad Prashasti is a noted work which is source for the information about three rulers.

• This pillar is located in Allahabad, Uttarpradesh.

• This pillar contains information of different ages.

• Ashoka was the first king to record inscription on this pillar. This was written in Prakrit language. This information belongs to the Mauryan period.

• Secondly, this inscription gives information about the king Samudragupta. The military achievements of Samudragupta are recorded in this pillar. Harisena, the court poet of Samudragupta recorded this information.

• Thirdly, this pillar gives information recorded by Mughal emperor Jahangir. This was written in Persian.

• Thus, this pillar is very important source for the construction of History.