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Who started Gupta Era?

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

Answer options

  1. ChandraGupta I
  2. ChandraGupta II
  3. SamudraGupta
  4. SkandaGupta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: ChandraGupta I

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) ChandraGupta I šŸ“š Explanation: The Gupta Era was officially started by King Chandragupta I to commemorate his coronation and accession to the throne in 319ā€“320 CE. He was the first ruler of the dynasty to assume the grand title of Maharajadhiraja. His reign marked the beginning of the powerful Gupta Empire, which unified large parts of northern India. This calendar era was subsequently used by his successors to date historical records.