1. Discuss the achievements of Samudragupta on the basis of Allahabad Pillar in
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Samudragupta
Maharajadhiraja
SamudraguptaCoin.jpg
Coin of Samudragupta, with Garuda pillar, emblem of Gupta Empire. The name Gupta ashoka s.svgGupta ashoka mu.jpgGupta ashoka ddrr.jpg Sa-mu-dra in an early version of the Gupta Brahmi script, appears vertically under the left arm of the king.[1]
Gupta Emperor
Reign
c.350-375 CE
Predecessor
Chandragupta I, possibly Kacha
Successor
Chandragupta II, or possibly Ramagupta
Born
335 CE , Indraprastha
Died
375 CE (aged 40), Pataliputra
Spouse
Dattadevi
Issue
Chandragupta II, and possibly Ramagupta
House
Gupta dynasty
Father
Chandragupta I
Mother
Kumaradevi
Inscription Gupta allahabad m.svgGupta allahabad haa.jpgGupta allahabad raa.jpgGupta allahabad j.svgGupta allahabad dhi.jpgGupta allahabad raa.jpgGupta allahabad j.svgGupta allahabad shrii.jpgGupta ashoka s.svgGupta allahabad mu.jpgGupta allahabad dr.jpgGupta allahabad gu.jpgGupta allahabad pt.jpg Mahārājadhirāja Shrī Samudragupta ("Great King of Kings, Lord Samudragupta") in the Gupta script, on the Allahabad pillar Samudragupta inscription.[2]
The Allahabad Pillar inscription, a prashasti (eulogy) composed by his courtier Harishena, credits him with extensive military conquests. It suggests that he defeated several kings of northern India, and annexed their territories to his empire. He also marched along the south-eastern coast of India, advancing as far as the Pallava kingdom. In addition, he subjugated several frontier kingdoms and tribal oligarchies. His empire extended from Ravi River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east, and from the Himalayan foothills in the north to central India in the south-west; several rulers along the south-eastern coast were his tributaries.
Samudragupta performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice to prove his imperial sovereignty, and according to his coins, remained undefeated. His gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music. His expansionist policy was continued by his son Chandragupta II.
Answer:
The Allahabad Pillar Inscription is the most important source that sheds light on Samudragupta's history. The inscription was carved in Sanskrit verse on one of Kausambi's Ashoka Pillars.
Explanation:
According to the Allahabad inscription, he defeated and annexed nine kings in his northern campaigns. He designated it "Digvijaya." Nandin, Balavarman, Nagasena, Rudradeva, Chandravarman, Mathila, Gangapathinaga, Nagadatta, and Achyuta were the nine Aryavarta kings he defeated. He desired to become India's supreme ruler, supplanting the rulers of neighbouring kingdoms. Samudragupta proved to be one of the most capable Gupta sovereigns, and his exploits more than justified his father's choice. The inscription praises Samudragupta and lists his political and military accomplishments, including his expeditions to the south. Samudragupta not only worked to expand the Gupta dynasty, but he also established a monetary system.
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