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Name of the king whose coins bear testimony of his love for music.

  1. Samudra Gupta

  2. Ashoka

  3. Harsh

  4. Chandra Gupta
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Explanation

Samudra Gupta's gold coins and inscriptions frequently depict him playing the veena, earning him the title 'Kaviraja' (King of Poets). His court patronized numerous poets, scholars, and artists, making the Gupta period known as the Golden Age of Indian culture. The coinage evidence is direct historical testimony to his personal interest in and patronage of music and arts.

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