History · Negotiating the Sources
UGC NET July 2016 History
Who, among the following, are mentioned in the Hathigumpha Inscription of Kharavela? Use the code given below.
- 1. Satkarni
- 2. Bahaspatimitra
- 3. Sakas
- 4. Rathikas
A1 and 2
B1, 3 and 4
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 4 — Satkarni, Bahaspatimitra and Rathikas are mentioned, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
Explanation
★Satkarni, Bahaspatimitra and Rathikas are mentioned, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
★The Hathigumpha inscription was set up by Kharavela of Kalinga.
★It is in Prakrit and the Brahmi script.
★It records the deeds of his reign year by year.
★He invaded Magadha and defeated Bahaspatimitra of the Sunga line.
★He fought the Satavahana king Satakarni, and the Rathikas accepted his overlordship.
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