Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
| (Inscription/Event) | (Time Period) |
|---|---|
| 1. Prayag Prashasti by Harishena | 4th century CE |
| 2. Chinese traveller Fa Xian’s Account | 6th century CE |
| 3. Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta | 5th century CE |
| 4. Harshacharita of Banabhatta | 6th century CE |
| 5. Aihole Prashasti of Ravikirti | 7th century CE |
| 6. Kavirajamarga of Amoghavarsha | 8th century CE |
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
4, 5 and 6 only
1, 3 and 5 only
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UPSC CAPF – 2023
1. Prayag Prashasti by Harishena: Records the achievements of Samudragupta, who ruled the Gupta Empire in the 4th century CE (c. 335/350 – 380 CE). Correct.
2. Chinese traveller Fa Xian’s Account: Fa Xian visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) of the Gupta dynasty, arriving around 399 CE and leaving around 412 CE. This is late 4th to early 5th century CE, not 6th century CE. Incorrect.
3. Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta: This Sanskrit play dealing with the rise of Chandragupta Maurya is generally dated to the Gupta period, often placed in the 4th or 5th century CE. 5th century CE is a plausible date. Correct.
4. Harshacharita of Banabhatta: Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harsha of the Pushyabhuti dynasty, who reigned from c. 606 to 647 CE. The work describes Harsha’s life and times in the 7th century CE, not 6th century CE. Incorrect.
5. Aihole Prashasti of Ravikirti: This inscription, composed by Ravikirti, describes the achievements of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II, including his victory over Harsha. Pulakeshin II reigned from c. 610 to 642 CE. The inscription belongs to the 7th century CE. Correct.
6. Kavirajamarga of Amoghavarsha: This is the earliest surviving literary work in Kannada and is attributed to the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I, who reigned from c. 814 to 878 CE. This is the 9th century CE, not 8th century CE. Incorrect.
The correctly matched pairs are 1, 3, and 5.