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Who among the following succeeded Samudragupta as the next ruler of the Gupta dynasty?

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

Answer options

  1. Chandragupta II
  2. Vishnugupta
  3. Chandragupta I
  4. Skandagupta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Chandragupta II šŸ“š Explanation: Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, succeeded his father Samudragupta as the ruler of the Gupta Empire. His reign is considered the 'Golden Age' of ancient India, marked by great cultural, scientific, and territorial progress. He is famous for defeating the Shakas and patronizing the 'Navaratnas' (Nine Gems), including Kalidasa.