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Person Harishena
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 1 years (2022–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in NDA — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2022–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
NDA 2022 → CAPF 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2023
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ? (Inscription/Event) — (Time Period)
- Prayag Prashasti by Harishena : 4th century CE
- Chinese traveller Fa Xian's Account : 6th century CE
- Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta : 5th century CE
- Harshacharita of Banabhatta : 6th century CE
- Aihole Prashasti of Ravikirti : 7th century CE
- Kavirajamarga of Amoghavarsha : 8th century CE
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1, 2 and 3 only
- B 2, 3 and 4 only
- C 4, 5 and 6 only
- D 1, 3 and 5 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Ancient India
NDA2023
Who among the following composed the 'Prayag Prashasti' of Samudragupta?
- A Harishena ✓
- B Chand Bardai
- C Vishakhadatta
- D Kalidasa
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Ancient India
NDA2022
Which one of the following was composed by Harishena?
- A Nashik Inscription of Gautami Balashri
- B Prayaga Prashasti of Samudragupta ✓
- C Deopara Prashasti of Vijayasena
- D Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Ancient India
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