Inscriptions of Gupta Era

Gupta era is known for a large number of pillar inscriptions erected at a number of places. Out of them two most important are

  • Prayag Prasasti : Also known as (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) of Samudragupta. Composed by Harisena. Very simple and refined Sanskrit in Champu kavya style.
  • Garuda Pillar: Garuda Pillar refers to the Mahrauli Pillar Inscription/ Mahrauli Iron Pillar) of Chandragupta II.
  • Mandsaur Inscription: It is ascribed to Vattasbhatta.
  • Eran Stone Inscription of Samudra Gupta
  • Sanchi stone inscription and Mathura stone inscription.
  • Nalanda Inscription
  • Gaya Copper Plate (Speaks of Samudra Gupta)
  • Udayagiri Cave Inscription (Speaks of Chandragupta II & Kumaragupta)
  • Junagarh Rock inscription speaks of Skandagupta.

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