Which of the following was Samudragupta's policy specifically towards the rulers of Dakshinapatha?
A.Their kingdoms were uprooted and made a part of Samudragupta's empire.
B.They submitted to Samudragupta and offered daughters in marriage.
C.They brought tribute, followed his orders and attended his court.
D.They surrendered after being defeated and then were allowed to rule again.✓ Correct
Explanation
According to the Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prashasti) composed by Harisena, Samudragupta followed different policies towards different rulers. Towards the rulers of Dakshinapatha (southern India), his policy was 'grahana-moksha-anugraha' — capture, release, and favor. He defeated them but allowed them to rule their territories again. The Aryavarta rulers were uprooted, frontier rulers brought tribute, and foreign rulers offered daughters in marriage. Hence option (4) is correct.
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