In Samudragupta's southern policy, what is indicated instead of direct rule?
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Correct answer: Allowing some rulers to continue after accepting submission
The account of Samudragupta's southern campaigns in the Prayag Prashasti suggests a policy of defeating rulers, accepting their submission and then reinstating or allowing them to rule under his supremacy. This was more practical than directly annexing every distant territory. The policy did not require destroying cities, ending trade or abolishing writing. Thus, option A is correct.
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Allowing some rulers to continue after accepting submission
Why is this the correct answer?
The account of Samudragupta's southern campaigns in the Prayag Prashasti suggests a policy of defeating rulers, accepting their submission and then reinstating or allowing them to rule under his supremacy. This was more practical than directly annexing every distant territory. The policy did not require destroying cities, ending trade or abolishing writing. Thus, option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution.
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