Which one of the following statements about Allahabad Prashasti is cor

Which one of the following statements about Allahabad Prashasti is correct ?

It clearly presents the Gupta empire as the epicenter of a complex web of varied political relationships

Line 15 of it refers to the capturing a king of the Kota family

Line 23 refers to Samudragupta violently exterminating a number of kings of Aryavarta

Line 20 refers to rulers offering tribute, obeying the orders of the Gupta King

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The Allahabad Prashasti, inscribed on an Ashokan pillar, is a eulogy for Samudragupta composed by his court poet Harisena. It details Samudragupta’s conquests and his relationships with various kings and rulers in different parts of the Indian subcontinent and beyond. By describing his campaigns and how he dealt with different groups of rulers (some conquered and annexed, some conquered and restored as tributaries, some made to pay tribute and obey orders, some offering submission), the inscription effectively portrays the Gupta empire under Samudragupta as the dominant power or ‘epicenter’ orchestrating a complex network of political relationships of varied nature.

The Allahabad Prashasti is a crucial source for understanding the reign and political achievements of Samudragupta, detailing his military campaigns and the extent of his influence.

While statements B, C, and D contain elements that are described in the Allahabad Prashasti (e.g., references to the Kota family, violent extermination of some Aryavarta kings, tribute from frontier rulers), statement A best encapsulates the overall political message and purpose of the inscription, which is to glorify Samudragupta and present his empire as the central power in a vast political landscape. Some specific details or line numbers in B, C, and D might be subject to interpretation or slight variation across translations, but the overarching presentation described in A is the undeniable theme of the text.

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