Question
Download Solution PDFWho among the following succeeded Ghatotkacha, the Gupta ruler?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Chandragupta I.
Key Points
- Chandragupta I (319AD-334 AD):
- He was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja.
- He strengthened his kingdom by the matrimonial alliance with the powerful family of Lichchhavis, who were the rulers of Mithila.
- He got married to the Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi.
- He started the Gupta Era in 319AD-320 AD.
- He established his authority over Magadha, Saketa and Prayaga.
- Ghatotkacha was succeeded by his son, Chandragupta I.
- Chandragupta was the son of Gupta king Ghatotkacha and the grandson of the dynasty's founder Sri Gupta. He ruled from 319 to 335 CE.
Additional Information
- Kumaragupta I:-
- He was the son and successor of Chandragupta II.
- Kumaragupta I's reign was marked by peace and relative inactivity, which was a result of the stability and prosperity achieved during the reign of his father, Chandragupta II.
- Skandagupta:-
- Skanda Gupta also took the title Vikramaditya.
- Shrigupta was the first Gupta ruler of the Gupta Dynasty.
- He took the title of Maharajadhiraja.
- Bhitari pillar depicts the information about Skandagupta of the Gupta Empire.
- Chandragupta II:-
- One of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta dynasty was Chandragupta II, also known by his given name Vikramaditya and Chandragupta Vikramaditya. (Hence option 4 is correct)
- He was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire in India.
- The famous Chandragupta II was the child of Samudragupta and Datta Devi.
- The Gupta empire was extended by Chandragupta II to the western sea coast, a vital area for trade and commerce.
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