alleryOn his gold coins, Samudragupta is shown doing what?
APlaying the flute
BPlaying a veena
CHolding a plough
DRiding an elephant
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Playing a veena
1. Samudragupta's gold coins show him playing a veena.
2. This supports the inscription's praise of his talent as a musician and poet.
3. The other images do not match the musical claim made about him.
_Source: Wikipedia, Gupta Empire, Samudragupta_
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