WBCS.LIVE practice question

Where did Chandragupta II establish his second capital?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bidisha
  2. Malava
  3. Valabhi
  4. Ujjayini

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ujjayini

Explanation: Chandragupta II established Ujjayini (modern Ujjain) as his second capital to strengthen western India under the Gupta Empire. Other Information: ▪️ Ujjayini was strategically located on trade routes. ▪️ Facilitated administration and military campaigns in western India. ▪️ Flourished as a cultural and political center under Gupta rule. ▪️ Known for supporting arts, literature, and temples.