Who of the following was the first Gupta ruler to issue coins ?

Chandragupta I
Ghatotkacha
Samudragupta
Srigupta

The correct answer is (c) Samudragupta.

Samudragupta was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire, who ruled from 335 to 375 CE. He was the son of Chandragupta I and Kumaradevi. Samudragupta is considered to be one of the greatest rulers in Indian history. He was a powerful and successful military leader who expanded the Gupta Empire to its greatest extent. He was also a patron of the arts and literature.

Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to issue coins. His coins are made of gold and silver. They depict him as a warrior king, with a sword in his hand and a bow and arrow on his back. The coins also bear the image of a goddess, which is believed to be Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

The other options are incorrect. Chandragupta I was the founder of the Gupta Empire. He ruled from 320 to 335 CE. Ghatotkacha was the son of Chandragupta I and Kumaradevi. He was a prince who died young. Srigupta was the grandfather of Chandragupta I. He was the founder of the Gupta dynasty.