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Indian History
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Which Indian emperor is known for his extensive land grants to Brahmins and for being a patron of Sanskrit literature, with his court poet being Harisena?
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Chandragupta Maurya
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- Chandragupta Maurya
- Ashoka
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II
Explanation & Context
Samudragupta, a ruler of the Gupta dynasty, was a renowned conqueror and a great patron of arts and learning. His court poet Harisena composed the Allahabad Pillar inscription, praising his achievements.
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