Question

Why did the frontier states of the east and the west surrender to Samudragupta ?

Answer 1

Samudragupta's direct rule extended from Bengal in the east to Delhi in the west, from the Himalayas in the north to the Narmada in the south. His indirect control over the vassal states covered a much larger area.

Answer 2

Answer:

The frontier states of east and the west surrender to Samundragupta because the ruler of these states accepted him as their overlord and paid large sum of money as a tribute.