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Download Solution PDFWhich king was shown on his coins as a Veena player?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Samudragupta.
Key PointsVeena is regarded as a 'Divine Instrument'.
- Samudragupta period gold coins and inscriptions suggest that he was an accomplished poet, and also played music.
- He was also shown playing the veena on his coins.
- He was also known as a man of musical art.
- The depiction of king Samudragupta holding such an instrument on his gold coins testifies to the popularity of the instrument, and also of the interest in music and the arts of a king who was also one of the greatest military conquerors in Indian history.
- Ashoka, on the other hand, is known for his role in spreading Buddhism and promoting non-violence.
- Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya dynasty and is known for his conquests and administration skills.
- Chandragupta I was a ruler of the Gupta dynasty and is known for his patronage of arts and literature, but not specifically for music.
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