The inscription of a horse in one of the coins of Samudragupta suggests that he ________.
A
performed Rajasuya Yagna
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B
liked horse riding
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C
performed Ashvamedha Yagna
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C performed Ashvamedha Yagna The horse on one of the coins issued by Samudragupta suggests that he performed Ashvamedha Yagna. It was a sacrificial ritual performed by ancient kings to prove the extent of their empire.