Who was the author of the Gwalior Prashasti of Mihira Bhoja?

The Gwalior Prashasti of Mihira Bhoja, also known as the Sagartal inscription, is a significant epigraphic record of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty. This Sanskrit inscription serves as a eulogy (prashasti) that traces the lineage of the Pratiharas from the legendary Lakshmana and highlights the military achievements of rulers like Nagabhata I and Mihira Bhoja. The text of this specific prashasti was composed by Baladitya, who was the son of Bhatta Dhanika. While other figures mentioned in the options, such as Nagabhata and Vatsaraja, were prominent rulers of the dynasty, and Kakkuka was a ruler who issued his own inscriptions (like the Ghatiyala inscriptions) [1], it was Baladitya who authored the Gwalior eulogy for Mihira Bhoja. The inscription is vital for reconstructing the early history and genealogy of the Imperial Pratiharas.

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1. [1] https://ignca.gov.in/Asi_data/73908.pdf