History • Ancient IndiaHard
Which of the following inscriptions issued during the reign of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II provides a detailed account of the Battle of Nerbudda where he defeated Harshavardhana?
A. Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription
B. Aihole Inscription✓ Correct Answer
C. Junagadh Rock Inscription
D. Hathigumpha Inscription
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Aihole Inscription, composed by the court poet Ravikirti at the Meguti temple in Karnataka, eulogizes Pulakeshin II and documents his decisive military victory over Emperor Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada river. The Mehrauli inscription relates to king Chandra, often identified with Chandragupta II. The Junagadh rock inscription details repairs to the Sudarshana lake by Rudradaman and Skandagupta. The Hathigumpha inscription records the achievements of the Kalinga king Kharavela. Sanskrit prashastis served as official royal records of military triumphs.
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