What did samudragupta allowed to built in Bodh Gaya to Sri Lanka buddhist
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Answer: Samudragupta allowed to build a Buddhist monastery in Bodhgaya for the Sinhalese monks. King Meghavarman was granted permission for this.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
•Samudraguptais was one of the greatest rulers of ancient India.
• He was the son of Gupta ruler Chandragupta - I.
• He was a great warrior who never faced any defeat in history.
• The Allahbad Pillar inscription or prashasti gives detailed information about Samudragupta.
• This inscription was written by Harisena, his court poet.
• According to Allahabad prashasti, Samudragupta's military expeditions are divided into three campaigns :
>> First campaign against North Indian rulers who were majorly from Naga family.
>> Second campaign is also known as Dakshinapath against Southern Kings.
>> Third campaign is against the remaining rulers in the north Inia.
• Samudragupta never annexed the kingdoms instead he used to defeat and return them to show his suzerainty.
• Samudragupta performed Asvamedha Yaga and issued gold coins.
• He is popularly considered as "Indian Napoleon".