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Question : Which of the following statements is not correct about the Gupta emperor, Samudragupta?
a) He was the successor of Chandragupta I.
b) His court poet Bhimsena composed a prashasti of praise for him, known as Gwalior Prashasti.
c) On his gold coins, he was depicted playing the harp, which shows his passion for music.
d) He held the title of Maharajadhiraj.

Option 1: Statement b only

Option 2: Statement c only

Option 3: Statement a only

Option 4: Statement d only


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Statement b only


Solution : The correct answer is Statement b only.

Samudragupta ruled over the ancient Indian Gupta Empire. He significantly increased the political power of his dynasty as the son of Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi and Gupta emperor Chandragupta I. His courtier Harishena wrote the prashasti on the Allahabad Pillar inscription, which attributes to his military victories.

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