Which of the following kings of ancient India excelled in poetry and music?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Samudragupta
The Gupta king Samudragupta was praised as a poet and musician in the Allahabad Pillar inscription written by his court poet Harishena, which gave him the title Kaviraja. Some of his gold coins show him playing the veena.