Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Aihole inscription:
1.It was composed by the court poet Ravikirti.
2.It records the military achievements of Parameshwaravarman I.
3.It is written in Sanskrit and belongs to the Chalukyan period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Aihole inscription was composed by Ravikirti, the court poet of Pulakesin II, a prominent ruler of the Chalukya dynasty.
- The Aihole inscription does not refer to Parameshwaravarman I, who was a Pallava king.
- Instead, it praises the military conquests of Pulakesin II, including his victory over Harshavardhana, and records various other political and military achievements of the Chalukyas.
- The inscription is written in Sanskrit and belongs to the Early Chalukya period during the reign of Pulakesin II (c. 610–642 CE).
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
