Multiple choice

What is the correct chronological sequence of the following inscriptions?

  1. Mehrauli Pillar Inscription.
  2. Aphsad Inscription.
  3. Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
  4. Aihole Inscription.

  1. 4 - 1 - 3 - 2

  2. 3 - 2 - 4 - 1

  3. 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

  4. 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

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Explanation

The correct chronological order is: Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Samudragupta, c. 350 CE) → Mehrauli Pillar Inscription (Chandragupta II, c. 412-415 CE) → Aihole Inscription (Pulakeshin II of Chalukyas, c. 630-635 CE) → Aphsad Inscription (Adityasena of Later Guptas, mid-7th century CE, c. 660-675 CE). Therefore the sequence 3-1-4-2 is correct. This requires knowledge of the rulers associated with each inscription and their chronological periods.

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