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          Explain the policies adopted by Samudragupta regarding different rulers.                                                       

Answer:

Harisena, Samudragupta's court poet described four different kinds of rulers, and the policies followed by him towards them.

(i) The rulers of Aryavarta: There were nine rulers who were uprooted and their kingdoms were made a part of Samudragupta's empire.

(ii) The rulers of Dakshinapatha: There were twelve rulers and they surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and he then allowed them to rule again.

(iii) The inner circle of the neighbouring states, including Assam, coastal Bengal, Nepal, and a number of gana sanghas in the North-West, brought tribute, followed his orders, and attended his court.

(iv) The rulers of the outlying areas, the descendants of the Kushanas and Shakas, and the ruler of Sri Lanka, who submitted to him and offered daughters in marriage.