Which of the following rulers were defeated by Samudragupta but were allowed to rule after surrender?

Correct option is B

Samudragupta, one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta Empire, is known for his conquests across
India. After defeating the rulers of Dakshinapatha (South India), he allowed them to continue ruling their
territories after they surrendered and agreed to pay tribute. This policy of leniency in the southern
conquests was strategic, as it helped Samudragupta maintain control over vast regions without the need
for direct administration. The defeated kings were often required to acknowledge Samudragupta’s
suzerainty by paying regular tribute, sending gifts, and assisting in military campaigns when needed.
Information Booster:
· Samudragupta’s policy toward the southern rulers was one of political accommodation.
· He preferred to extract tribute rather than maintain direct control over the southern regions.
· The rulers of Dakshinapatha were primarily from smaller kingdoms, and they respected Gupta authority after defeat.
· Samudragupta’s conquest is often compared to the policy of the Mauryan emperors who also allowed defeated kings to rule as vassals.
· His strategy of allowing local rulers to maintain their authority contributed to the stability of the Gupta Empire.
Additional Knowledge:
· The rulers of Aryavarta were defeated and directly annexed into the Gupta Empire.
· The gana-sanghas were republics, and Samudragupta’s treatment of them varied, but they were often absorbed into his empire.
· The Kushanas and Shakas were not defeated during Samudragupta's southern campaigns; they were earlier rulers in the northwestern part of India.