Question

The exploits of Samudragupta are recorded on the

A Mehrauli iron pillar inscription
B Allahabad iron pillar inscription
C Gaya copper plate inscription
D Hathi Gumpha inscription

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [B]

The Allahabad Pillar inscription, a prashasti (eulogy) composed by his courtier Harishena, credits him with extensive military conquests. It suggests that he defeated several kings of northern India, and annexed their territories into his empire.