Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins.
2.Chandra Gupta II court had nine jewels or navaratnas, that is, nine eminent people in various fields of art, literature and science.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Chandra Gupta II was a great conqueror and an able administrator as well.

  • His other names (as mentioned in coins) include Vikrama, Devagupta, Devaraja, Simhavikrama, Vikramaditya and Sakari.
  • His court had nine jewels or navaratnas, that is, nine eminent people in various fields of art, literature and science.
  • Chandragupta II was the first Gupta ruler to issue silver coins. His rule thus formed the peak period of Gupta’s territorial expansion.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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