Harisena, the author of Prayag Prashasti, was the court poet of which of the following Gupta emperors?

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The correct answer is Samudragupta

Key Points

Harisena was the court poet of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta.
He authored the Prayag Prashasti, also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
The inscription provides a detailed account of Samudragupta's reign and his military conquests.
It is an important source of historical information about the Gupta Empire and its administration.
The Prayag Prashasti is inscribed on an Ashokan pillar in Allahabad (now Prayagraj).

Additional Information

The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the Golden Age of India due to its extensive achievements in arts, science, and political administration.
Samudragupta is considered one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta dynasty and is known for his military prowess and patronage of the arts.
His reign marked significant territorial expansion and consolidation of the empire.
The Gupta period saw the flourishing of classical Indian culture, including the development of Sanskrit literature and the performance of classical music and dance.