Multiple choice

The kings of which of the following regions of the later Vedic kingdoms were called 'Samrat'?

  1. Northern

  2. Western

  3. Southern

  4. Eastern
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Explanation

The kings of several regions, in later Vedic kingdoms, gave themselves various titles. While the kings of middle country were called raja, the eastern kings were titled Samrat, the southern Bhoj, those in the west Svarat, and the rulers of the northern realms were called Virat.

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