Samudragupta's mother belonged to which of the following gana?

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  1. Koliya
  2. Lichchhavi
  3. Sakya
  4. Vajji

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Option 2 : Lichchhavi
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Correct Answer Lichchhavi

Samudragupta was the son of the Gupta king Chandragupta I and Queen Kumaradevi, who came from a Licchavi family.

Key Points:Samudragupta:

  • Samudragupta (335-376 AD) was the great ruler of the Gupta dynasty, he was the successor of Chandragupta I.
  • The most important source of information about the conquests of Samudragupta is the 'Allahabad Pillar' or 'Prayag Prasasti'.
  • So far the rulers of Dakshinapatha were concerned, Samudragupta maintained a submissive attitude towards them.
  • There were twelve rulers who surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated. 
  • He then allowed all of them to rule again.
  • On accepting the subjugation of Samudragupta, all the South Indian kings were freed and also offered their daughters in marriage.
  • They brought tribute, followed his orders, and attended his court.

Samudragupta was the son of the Gupta king Chandragupta I and Queen Kumaradevi, who came from a Licchavi family. His fragmentary Eran stone inscription states that his father selected him as the successor because of his "devotion, righteous conduct, and valour".

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