History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Name the inscription which refers to Krishna approaching his mother Devaki after having slain his enemies.
AJunagarh inscription
BBhitari inscription ✓ Correct
CNanaghat inscription
DNasik inscription
Correct answer: (B) Bhitari inscription — It is the Bhitari inscription, so the answer is the Bhitari inscription.
Explanation
★It is the Bhitari inscription, so the answer is the Bhitari inscription.
★The Bhitari inscription of Skandagupta refers to Krishna approaching his mother Devaki after slaying his enemies.
★The Bhitari inscription also mentions the invasion of the Hunas.
★It has nineteen lines, starting with the Gupta lineage going back nine generations.
★It then describes Skandagupta and ends with his achievements over the Hunas and Pushyamitras.
★The inscription is in chaste Sanskrit.
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