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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Gupta emperors is represented his coins as playing the lute or Veena?
A
Chandragupta-I
B
Chandragupta-II
C
Samudragupta
D
Skandagupta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Samugragupta was depicted on Coins as a Veena player.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution(By Examveda Team) Samudragupta was a ruler of the Gupta Empire of present-day India. As a son of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta I and the Licchavi princess Kumaradevi, he greatly expanded his dynasty’s political power. Samudragupta is represented on his coins playing the lute (Vina).

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution The correct answer is Veena. In the Lyrist type of coins, Depicts Samudragupta wearing waist-cloth and seated on a couch, playing the veena that lies on his knees.

Detailed explanation-4: -Early Gupta vina 335-380 CE. (Front side) Samudragupta seated left on a low couch or throne, playing veena set on his knees.

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