Q. In the Gupta inscription who has been called “Lichchhavi Dauhitra” ?
(a) Chandragupta I
(b) Samudragupta
(c) Chandragupta II
(d) Skandgupta
Ans: (b) Samudragupta
Explanation: In the Gupta inscription, (b) Samudragupta has been called “Lichchhavi Dauhitra.”
Samudragupta, the second emperor of the Gupta Empire, is referred to as “Lichchhavi Dauhitra” in the Gupta inscription. The Lichchhavis were an important clan or republic in ancient India, known for their influence and power in the region of present-day Bihar and Nepal.
Samudragupta’s title of “Lichchhavi Dauhitra” signifies his connection or association with the Lichchhavi clan. It indicates that Samudragupta had a matrimonial alliance or some form of relationship with the Lichchhavis, either through marriage or through a political alliance. This epithet emphasizes the political and diplomatic acumen of Samudragupta, highlighting his ability to forge alliances and maintain cordial relations with powerful regional entities like the Lichchhavis. It also reflects the prominence and influence of the Lichchhavi clan during the Gupta period.
