Who among the following composed the ‘Prayag Prashasti’ of Samudragupt

Who among the following composed the ‘Prayag Prashasti’ of Samudragupta ?

Harishena
Chand Bardai
Vishakhadatta
Kalidasa
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2023
The ‘Prayag Prashasti’, also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, which describes the reign and military campaigns of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta, was composed by his court poet and minister, Harishena.
Harishena’s inscription is a significant historical source providing details about Samudragupta’s conquests and his policy towards different kingdoms.
Chand Bardai was a poet associated with Prithviraj Chauhan. Vishakhadatta was a playwright known for ‘Mudrarakshasa’ and ‘Devichandraguptam’. Kalidasa was a celebrated poet and dramatist of the Gupta period, often associated with Chandragupta II.
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