In the Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription who among the following is/are mentioned as "Mahadandanayaka"?
(i) Dhruvabhuti
(ii) Hastivarman
(iii) Tilabhatta
(iv) Vyaghraraja
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Correct option is D

The correct answer is (i) and (iii) only.

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The Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription (Prayagraj Prashasti), composed by the poet Harisena, provides detailed information about the reign and conquests of the Gupta Emperor Samudragupta. The inscription mentions the following individuals with the title of "Mahadandanayaka" (Great Commander/Chief Justice):

(i) Dhruvabhuti: Mentioned as a Mahadandanayaka and the father of Tilabhatta.
(iii) Tilabhatta: Mentioned as a Mahadandanayaka and the son of Dhruvabhuti. Harisena himself also held this title.

The other individuals listed are:
(ii) Hastivarman: The king of Vengi (in South India) who was defeated by Samudragupta.
(iv) Vyaghraraja: The king of Mahakantara who was also defeated by Samudragupta.