Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(Inscription/Event) : (Time Period)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B2, 3 and 4 only
- C4, 5 and 6 only
- D1, 3 and 5 only
Explanation
The Prayag Prashasti of Samudragupta composed by Harishena belongs to the 4th century CE, so 1 is correct. Fa Xian travelled in India around 399-412 CE during Chandragupta II's reign, the 5th century, not the 6th, so 2 is wrong. Vishakhadatta's Mudrarakshasa is conventionally dated to the 5th century CE, so 3 is correct. Banabhatta's Harshacharita belongs to Harsha's reign (606-647 CE), the 7th century, not the 6th, so 4 is wrong. The Aihole Prashasti of Pulakeshin II by Ravikirti is dated 634-635 CE, the 7th century, so 5 is correct, while Amoghavarsha I ruled 814-878 CE, the 9th century, not the 8th, so 6 is wrong. Hence 1, 3 and 5 only.