Identify the ruler of ancient India with the help of the following information:
He was the most powerful of the Gupta rulers.
He was a patron of art and Sanskrit literature.
He was considered equal to the Gods by his people.
He was the most powerful of the Gupta rulers.
He was a patron of art and Sanskrit literature.
He was considered equal to the Gods by his people.
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- Chandragupta
- Samudragupta
- Srigupta
- Kumaragupta
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Samudragupta, who was the most powerful of the Gupta rulers. He was known for his military conquests and the patronage of arts and literature. Samudragupta is often regarded as a great patron of Sanskrit literature and was considered to be of divine status by his people, being compared to the Gods.
His reign was marked by prosperity and cultural development, with him commissioning a number of inscriptions that praised his achievements. He is often referred to as the "Indian Napoleon" due to his military prowess.
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