Question

The inscriptions on allahabad pillar reveal the military conquest of samudargupta true or false

Answer 1

Answer:

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 tributarieSamudragupta 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 expansionis

Answer 2

Answer:

Archaeological and literary sources are the major sources that provide information about  the Gupta Empire. The Allahabad Pillar Inscriptions provide details about Samudragupta's military  campaigns. These campaigns are as follows:

 In the north, Samudragupta annexed four major kingdoms. All these kingdoms were directly

administered by him.

 In the south, he defeated 12 rulers but he did not annex them. They were asked to pay

annual tribute. They accepted the overlordship of Samudragupta.

 Samudragupta annexed many kingdoms in the East such as Nepal, Assam and Bengal. They

were also asked to pay annual tribute.

 He defeated forest tribes of Vindhayas and they offered him gifts and tributes.