Q. With reference to kingship in early Indian history, consider the following statements:
1.The Prayaga Prashasti was composed by Harishena.
2.Samanta referred to poets in royal courts who composed prashastis in praise of kings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Prayaga Prashasti, also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, was composed by Harishena, the court poet and minister of Samudragupta.
  • The term Samanta referred to subordinate rulers or military chiefs, not poets. Poets wrote prashastis, but they were not called samantas.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)

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