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Who among the following Gupta kings assumed the title of "Shakari" after destroying the Shaka power in Western India?

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

Answer options

  1. Samudragupta
  2. Chandragupta II
  3. Kumaragupta I
  4. Skandagupta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Chandragupta II šŸ“š Explanation: Chandragupta II defeated the last Shaka ruler, Rudrasimha III, and annexed the regions of Gujarat and Saurashtra. To commemorate this victory, he assumed the title 'Shakari' (Destroyer of Shakas) and issued silver coins in the Shaka style. This conquest provided the Gupta Empire with access to profitable maritime trade via the Western ports.