Explanation:

Samudragupta is known to have been "a man of culture". He was a patron of learning, a celebrated poet and a musician.

Samudragupta was a man of exceptional abilities and unusual varied gifts - warrior, statesman, general, poet and musician, philanthropist, he was all in one. As a patron of arts and literature, he epitomized the spirit of his age. Coins and inscription of Gupta period bear testimony to his 'versatile talents and indefatigable energy'.

Harisena's commemoration of Samudragupta's knowledge and proficiency in song and music is confirmed and corroborated by the existence of a few rare gold coins depicting him comfortably seated on a high-backed couch engaged in playing the Veena.