History · From State to Empire
UGC NET July 2016 History
Which of the following statements about Samudragupta are true? Use the code given below.
- 1. He was a conqueror, a poet and a musician.
- 2. He was called Lichchhavi-Dauhitra.
- 3. He imitated the coins of the Western Kshatrapas.
- 4. His performance of asvamedha was not mentioned in the Allahabad Pillar Inscription.
A1, 2, 3 and 4
B2, 3 and 4
C1, 2 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4 — Statements 1, 2 and 4 are true, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
Explanation
★Statements 1, 2 and 4 are true, so the answer is 1, 2 and 4.
★The Prayag Prashasti was composed by Harisena in Sanskrit.
★It describes Samudragupta as a conqueror, and he was also a poet and musician.
★It calls him Kaviraja and Lichchhavi-Dauhitra.
★It does not mention his performance of the asvamedha yajna.
★Statement 3 is wrong, for he did not imitate the Western Kshatrapa coins.
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