History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2020 History
Gupta emperor Chandragupta II was known by which other following names? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Devagupta
- 2. Devaraja
- 3. Devaputra
- 4. Devavrata
A1 only
B1 and 2 only ✓ Correct
C1, 2 and 3 only
D2, 3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (B) 1 and 2 only — Chandragupta II was known as Devagupta and Devaraja, so the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Explanation
★Chandragupta II was known as Devagupta and Devaraja, so the answer is 1 and 2 only.
★Chandragupta II, who bore the title Vikramaditya, was known by the names Devagupta and Devaraja.
★He succeeded Ramagupta after killing him.
★He extended the empire by matrimonial alliances with the Nagas and Vakatakas and by conquests in western India.
★He was succeeded by Kumaragupta I.
★So Chandragupta II was known by the names Devagupta and Devaraja.
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