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What was the capital of the Gupta empire during the rule of Ashoka?

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DPataliputra

Answer:

D. Pataliputra

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The capital of the Gupta Empire was Pataliputra, which is the same city that served as the capital of the earlier Mauryan Empire, including during the reign of Ashoka. Capital of Gupta dynasty was Pataliputra. The Gupta coinage was also remarkable. Samudragupta issued eight types of gold coins. Chandragupta II and his successors had also issued gold, silver and copper coins of different varieties. The court of Chandragupta II was adorned by the celebrated Navratnas. Kalidasa remains foremost among them.


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