Q. Who among the following was the ruler of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta?
(a) Hastivarman
(b) Mantaraya
(c) Nilaraja
(d) Vishnugopa
Ans: (d) Vishnugopa
Explanation: The ruler of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta was (d) Vishnugopa.
Vishnugopa was a significant ruler of Kanchi (also known as Kanchipuram) during the reign of Samudragupta, who was the second emperor of the Gupta Empire. The inscription on the Allahabad Pillar, known as the Prayag Prashasti, provides information about the military conquests and achievements of Samudragupta. The inscription mentions that Vishnugopa, the ruler of Kanchi, submitted to Samudragupta’s suzerainty and paid homage to him. Vishnugopa is believed to have been a powerful ruler of Kanchi who ruled during the 4th century CE. His submission to Samudragupta demonstrates the expanding influence and authority of the Gupta Empire during that period.
