Option d is the correct answer. The Allahabad pillar contains one of the pillar edicts of Ashoka. However, the pillar is also notable for containing later inscriptions attributed to Samudragupta. These inscriptions, known as the Prayag Prashasti or the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, were composed by his court poet Harishena. They describe Samudragupta's military conquests, his benevolence towards other rulers, his religious tolerance, and his personal achievements. Allahabad Pillar (Nagasena) calls him Kaviraja because of his ability in composing verses. The inscriptions are considered to be one of the finest examples of Sanskrit poetry and a valuable source of historical information. The Allahabad pillar also has inscriptions by the Mughal emperor Jahangir, who ruled in the 17 th century CE 53. Solution: (b) Exp) Option b is the correct answer. Amir Khusro was a court poet of Alauddin Khalji, the Sultan of Delhi. He wrote several Persian and Hindavi works, such as Khazain-ul-Futuh, Nuh Sipihr and Qiran-us-Saldain. He also composed many poems in praise of Alauddin and his military campaigns. Kalidas was a court poet of Chandragupta II, the Gupta emperor. He wrote several Sanskrit works, such as Abhijnanashakuntala, Raghuvamsha and Meghaduta. He also glorified Chandragupta and his dynasty in his poems. Harisena was a court poet of Samudragupta, the Gupta emperor. He composed the Allahabad pillar inscription, which celebrates Samudragupta's conquests and achievements. Banabhatta was a court poet of Harshavardhana, the king of Thanesar and Kanauj. He wrote the biographical work Harshacharita and the romantic novel Kadambari. He also accompanied Harsha in his religious assemblies and diplomatic missions.