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Download Solution PDFSamudragupta's mother belonged to which of the following gana?
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Download Solution PDFCorrect 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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