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Q64 (CDS-I/2016) History & Culture › Ancient India › Gupta period history Answer Verified

Which one among the following was not an attribute of Samudragupta described in Prayag Prashasti ?

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The Prayag Prashasti (Allahabad Pillar Inscription), composed by Harisena, provides a detailed account of Samudragupta's multifaceted personality and military achievements [1]. The inscription explicitly praises his 'sharp and polished intellect' and his 'poetical talent of a genius', even bestowing upon him the title 'Kaviraja' (King of Poets). It also highlights his 'fine musical performances', noting his proficiency in playing the Veena, which is further corroborated by his numismatic evidence. While the inscription describes him as a great general, conqueror, and patron of arts, it does not characterize him as an 'accomplished sculptor'. The Prashasti focuses on his literary, musical, and military prowess rather than plastic arts like sculpture. Therefore, being an accomplished sculptor was not an attribute mentioned in the Prayag Prashasti.

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 7: The Guptas > II. Epigraphical Sources > p. 89
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