Railways General Awareness The Gupta Empire Sample Paper The Gupta Period Sample Test Paper-4

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    Who among the following Gupta kings had another name Devagupta?

    A)  Chandragupta I

    B)  Samudragupta

    C)  Chandragupta II

    D)  Kumargupta

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] The Gupta king, Chandragupta II had another name Devagupta. Chandragupta II was the third, and most significant of the Gupta kings (C.375-C.415). Inheriting a large empire, he extended his control to Gujarat (north of Bombay) and Malwa (central India). To strengthen his southern flank, he made marriage arrangements for his daughters with southern dynasties. In different inscriptions, Chandragupta II also named as Devasri and Devaraja in various inscriptions.


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