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The composer of the Allahabad pillar inscription is _______.

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Harisena

  2. Banabhatta

  3. Dandin

  4. Sudraka

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samudragupta had a renowned poet Harisena in his court who inscribed the king’s bravery on the famous Allahabad Pillar. The pillar includes a prashasti (a eulogy) praising the deeds and virtues of the Gupta emperor. Samudragupta was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty. His brilliant leadership and victories earned him the title of ‘Napoleon of India’.

Chandragupta I assumed the title ______.

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Maharajadhiraja

  2. Gangaikonda

  3. Trisamudratoyapitavahana

  4. Dakshinapatheshwara

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Correct Option: A
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Chandragupta I was the first of the imperial Gupta Empire Kings who ruled around 319 CE. He claimed the title of Maharajadhiraja or the King of Kings which signified the status of an emperor. He was the first prominent ruler of the Gupta empire. He increased power and prestige of the empire to a great extent by matrimonial alliance and conquests.

The Gupta Emperor known as Vikramaditya was ______.

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Chandragupta II

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Kumaragupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: A
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The Gupta ruler Chandragupta II was known as Vikramaditya. Chandragupta II (380 AD - 415 AD) was one of the powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire. He led an expedition to western India. His court was full of learned people- Kalidasa, the poet and Aryabhatta the astronomer.

The proud title of 'Vikramaditya' had been assumed by ____.

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Harsha

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Kanishka

  4. Samudragupta

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Correct Option: B

A Gupta king has been called an Indian Napoleon and he was also an accomplished poet and musician (player of Veena). Who was he?

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Kumargupta

  3. Chandragupta II

  4. Skandagupta

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Correct Option: A

What was Chandragupta-II also known as?

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Samudragupta

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Skandagupta

  4. Raanagupta

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Correct Option: B

The achievements of Samudragupta have been chronicled in the ________.

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Hathigumpha inscription

  2. Sarnath inscription

  3. Girnar inscription

  4. Allahabad pillar inscription

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Correct Option: D

Chandragupta II fought war with the _____.

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Sakas

  2. Huns

  3. Kushans

  4. Parthians

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Correct Option: A

The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by whom?

history new empires and kingdoms the gupta: empire gupta period the vardhans

  1. Kumargupta I

  2. Skandgupta

  3. Buddhagupta

  4. Vishnugupta

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Correct Option: A
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Kumaragupta I Mahendraditya was one of the last great emperors of the Gupta Dynasty. His reign lasted for 40 years between CE 415 – 455. He succeeded his father Chandragupta II. He was a great ruler and was able to keep intact his Empire including the newly acquired provinces of Western India. He died during the war with the Hunas.

Who among the following was not one of the nine Jewels of Chandragupta II?

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  1. Amarasimha

  2. Varahamira

  3. Vararuchi

  4. Shudraka

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chandragupta II was known for his deep interest in art and culture and nine gems or Navratna adorned his court. The nine Ratnas is as follows: Amarsimha, Dhanvantri, Harisena, Kalidas, Kahapanaka, Sanku, Varahamihira, Vararuchi, Vetalbhatta. Shudraka was not from the nine of Jewels of Chandragupta II.