Gupta Royal Persona
Samudragupta's Talents: Warrior, Poet, Musician
Samudragupta was renowned for his intellect, poetry, and musical skill. While he was a patron of the arts, historical records do not describe him as an accomplished sculptor.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class XII - Themes in Indian History Part 1
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Exam Year
2016
Evidence Source
Link ↗Which one among the following was not an attribute of Samudragupta described in Prayag Prashasti?
[CDS 2016 (I)]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Royal personas in the Gupta era were carefully curated to project the image of the 'Ideal King' who was a master of both the sword and the arts.
Authentic Source Evidence
The Prayag Prashasti describes Samudragupta as a man of extraordinary intellect, a great poet (Kaviraja), and a skilled musician (his coins show him playing the veena). However, there is no mention of him being a sculptor.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"How do we know Samudragupta was a musician?"
He issued specific gold coins that depict him sitting on a couch and playing the veena (lute).
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Samudragupta's portrayal as a 'Warrior-Poet' established the standard for the Indian 'Renaissance' ideal of a leader."
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