Q. Which of the following ruler served as both Mahadandanayaka as well as a Mahasandhivigrahika? Answer:
Samudragupta
Notes: Harisena who was the composer of the Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta describes that Samudra Gupta served as both Mahadandanayaka (chief judicial officer) as well as a Mahasandhivigrahika (minister for war and peace).