Question

why did samudragupta return some kingdoms? What did they have to offer him?

Answer 1

The rulers Dakshinapatha surrendered to Samudragupta after being defeated and he then allowed them to rule again as tributary kings and returned their kingdoms because:


a. It was difficult for Samudragupta to rule directly over these kingdoms situated far away from his capital.
b. Hence on the assurance of their submission reinstated the conquered kings of the south.
c. It was in a way showing royal mercy.
d. Samudragupta also received considerable amount of booty from the southern kings.