Match the following List-I with List-II and choose the correct option -

List-I(Ruler)                       List-II(Inscription)

1. Samudragupta.               (i)Bhitari

2. Chandragupta II.             (ii)Bilsad

3. Kumargupta.                   (iii)Prayag

4. Skandagupta                   (iv)Mehrauli

Options:

A     B      C      D

Correct option is C

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The correct matches are:

• 1. Samudragupta — Prayag Inscription (Allahabad Pillar) - Composed by Harishena (his court poet).It details Samudragupta’s military conquests and political achievements.Located at Prayag (Allahabad Pillar).

• 2. Chandragupta II — Mehrauli (Iron Pillar) Inscription.This inscription praises a mighty king identified as Chandragupta II Vikramaditya.Located in the Qutub complex, Delhi (Mehrauli).

• 3. Kumargupta — Bilsad Inscription.Found in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh.Refers to Kumargupta I and gives administrative information.

• 4. Skandagupta — Bhitari Inscription.Refers to Skandagupta’s achievements and his repulsion of the Hunas.Found at Bhitari, Uttar Pradesh.