Q. The court poet of SamudraGupta was
(a) Mahasena
(b) Harisena
(c) Ravikeerthi
(d) Veerasena
Ans: (b) Harisena
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Harisena.
Harisena was the court poet of SamudraGupta, the renowned ruler of the Gupta Empire in ancient India. Harisena was not only a poet but also a skilled writer and chronicler. He composed the famous inscription called the Prayaga Prashasti, which praises the military exploits and achievements of SamudraGupta.
The Prayaga Prashasti inscription provides valuable historical and cultural information about SamudraGupta’s reign and his conquests. Harisena’s literary talents and patronage by SamudraGupta contributed to the documentation and preservation of Gupta history and achievements.
It’s worth noting that the Gupta Empire had many notable court poets and scholars, but Harisena specifically served as the court poet for SamudraGupta.