Q. Whose court had nine jewels or navaratnas, that is, nine eminent people in various fields of art, literature and science?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: After establishing himself in eastern and western India, Chandragupta II defeated northern rulers like the Huns, Kambojas and Kiratas.
- He 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.
Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT