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The Allahabad Pillar inscription of Samudragupta, composed by Harisena, is written in _____ language and Brahmi script.

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Prakrit
  3. Pali
  4. Tamil

Answer: Sanskrit

Allahabad Pillar inscription (c. 350 CE) by poet Harisena eulogizes Gupta emperor Samudragupta in classical Sanskrit using Brahmi script. It is a key source for Gupta political history and literary culture.

Topic Ancient Scripts - Inscription Languages
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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