list the conquests of Samudragupta as mentioned in Allahabad Pillar Inscription
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Samudragupta is known for his military conquests and victories. He had to wage many wars in order to establish a vast empire. He followed a policy of expansion and aggression.
The Allahabad pillar inscription is a reliable source to know about Samudragupta’s conquests and great qualities. The composer of this inscription was Harisena, the court poet, scholar and commander in chief of the army of Samudragupta. The conquests of Samudragupta may be divided into four groups.
1.North Indian campaign.
2.Conquests of forests kingdoms.
3.South Indian campaigns.
4.Conquests on Border States.
The Allahabad pillar inscription is a reliable source to know about Samudragupta’s conquests and great qualities. The composer of this inscription was Harisena, the court poet, scholar and commander in chief of the army of Samudragupta. The conquests of Samudragupta may be divided into four groups.
1.North Indian campaign.
2.Conquests of forests kingdoms.
3.South Indian campaigns.
4.Conquests on Border States.
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According to the Allahabad Pillar inscription, Samudragupta captured (and later released) the following kings of Dakshinapatha, the southern region:
Mahendra of Kosala.
Vyaghra-raja of Mahakantara.
Mantaraja of Kurala.
Mahendragiri of Pishtapura.
Svamidatta of Kottura.
Damana of Erandapalla.
Vishnugopa of Kanchi.
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