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Question

The Besnagar inscription of Heliodours refers to:

  1. Sankarshan and Vasudeva
  2. Sankarshan and Pradyuman
  3. Sankarshan, Pradyuman and Vasudeva
  4. Vasudeva only

Answer:

Option D: Vasudeva only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vasudeva only”.

The inscription, written by a Greek ambassador named Heliodorus, exclusively mentions Vasudeva as the deity being worshipped. This is significant as it provides early evidence of Vaishnavism.