History · From State to Empire
UGC NET December 2019 History
According to epigraphic records, who among the following kings of ancient India were accomplished musicians? Choose the correct option.
- 1. Kharavela
- 2. Harshavardhana
- 3. Rudradaman
- 4. Samudragupta
A1 and 3
B1 and 4 ✓ Correct
C2 and 3
D3 and 4
Correct answer: (B) 1 and 4 — Kharavela and Samudragupta were accomplished musicians, so the answer is 1 and 4.
Explanation
★Kharavela and Samudragupta were accomplished musicians, so the answer is 1 and 4.
★Samudragupta was a good player of the vina, as shown on his coins.
★Kharavela entertained the people of Kalinganagari in the third year of his reign.
★The Hathigumpha inscription says he was well versed in the Gandharva Veda, the science of music.
★So the epigraphic records point to Kharavela and Samudragupta as musicians.
★Thus the accomplished musicians among these kings were Kharavela and Samudragupta.
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