Samudra Gupta's military achievements and administrative policies are primarily known from the Allahabad Pillar Inscription (also known as the Prayaga Prashasti), composed by his court poet Harisena. The inscription describes four types of relationships with different categories of rulers: extermination (Prasabhoddharana) of Northern kings, liberation after capture (Grahanamokshanugraha) of Southern kings, submission and tribute from frontier kingdoms, and homage from tribal republics and foreign rulers.
Samudra Gupta is known for his political conquests from his Allahabad Pillar Inscription. In this context, which of the following statements are correct? A. He made the frontier rulers of Kamarupa, Samatata, etc., pay obeisance and tributes to him. B. He expelled the Shakas and Murundas through war. C. He defeated, captured and later released the kings of Palakka, Kottura and Avamukta. D. He exterminated Yaudheyas, Madrakas and Malavas. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Major Rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta)
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