Samudragupta celebrated his conquests by performing which Vedic sacrifice?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Samudragupta, the great ruler of the Gupta dynasty, performed the Ashvamedha Yajna to establish his sovereignty after his military victories and imperial expansion.
Samudragupta and the Ashvamedha Yajna:
Revivalist: Samudragupta is considered the reviver of ancient Vedic traditions. He reinstated the long-outdated Ashvamedha Yajna.
Coinage Evidence: He issued special "Ashvamedha type" gold coins to commemorate this occasion. These coins had a depiction of the sacrificial horse on one side and the inscription "Ashvamedha Parakrama" on the other.
Title: After the successful completion of this yajna, he assumed the title of "Ashvamedha-Parakrama."