HISTORY
GUPTA PERIOD
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Question
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Which of the following Gupta emperors is represented on his coins as playing the flute or Veena?
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Chandragupta II
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Samudragupta
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Chandragupta I
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Skandagupta
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Samugragupta was depicted on Coins as a Veena player.
Detailed explanation-2: -Samudragupta adopted the title of Kaviraja (King of poets), he was an expert ‘ Veena’ player.
Detailed explanation-3: -He celebrated as Ashwamedha (horse-sacrifice). He issued his gold coins on this occasion called Ashwamedh-Type.
Detailed explanation-4: -Correct Option: C Samudragupta is depicted as playing on a flute on his coins.
Detailed explanation-5: -The depiction of king Samudragupta holding such an instrument on his gold coins testifies of 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.
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