Read the following statements: 1. Harisena was the famous poet of Samudragupta's Court. 2. He composed the epic 'Devichandraguptam'. 3. He was also the author of 'Prayagprashasti'. Select the correct answer:
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A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
B. 1 and 2 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. 1 and 3 are correct
E. Only 1 is correct
Answer: 1 and 3 are correct
Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: Harisena was a 4th century Sanskrit poet of Samudragupta's Court
Statement 2 is incorrect: Harisena did not compose the epic Devichandraguptam, which is a Sanskrit political drama
written by Vishakhadeva. This play is about Chandragupta II, the son of Samudragupta, and how he overcame the oppression of Saka rulers and his inept brother Ramagupta to become king of his kingdom. Statement 3 is correct: Harisena composed the Prayag Prashasti or the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, which describes Samudragupta's military conquests, his benevolence towards other rulers, his religious tolerance, and his personal achievements.