History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2013 History
Which one of the following inscriptions provides the earliest epigraphical evidence of Sati?
AMathura Inscription of Huvishka
BJunagadh Inscription of Rudradaman
CEran Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta ✓ Correct
DBanskhera Inscription of Harsha
Correct answer: (C) Eran Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta — The Eran Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta gives the earliest epigraphical evidence of Sati, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Eran Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta gives the earliest epigraphical evidence of Sati, so that is the answer.
★It is dated to the early sixth century CE in the Gupta period.
★The inscription records the death of a chieftain named Goparaja in battle.
★It states that his wife followed him by entering the funeral fire.
★This is the first clear inscriptional instance of the practice of Sati.
★Such records help trace the changing social customs of early India.
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