UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Gupta and Post Gupta: Hunas, Vardhanas

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    Which ruler suffered defeat at the hands of Samudragupta?

    A)  Rudradev                     

    B)  Prithvisena

    C)  Pravarasena                 

    D)  Damodarsena

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Rudradev suffered defeat at the hands of Samudragupta. After the death of Hameer Dev, Rudra Dev became the king. He was a brave person. He established the peace in his state. He was married to the daughter of neighbouring state and got that state in dowry. He declared Rudri as hospital of the state. He got the temple of lord Shiva constructed on the bank of Mahanadi. This temple is famous by the name of Rudreshwar.


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