GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the greatest ruler of Gupta Empire?
A
Samudragupta
B
Chandragupta I
C
Chandragupta II
D
Kumaragupta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The greatest king of the Gupta dynasty is believed to be Samudragupta because the Gupta Empire reached its greatest extent under his rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the height of Samudra Gupta’s power, he controlled nearly all of the valley of the Ganges (Ganga) River and received homage from rulers of parts of east Bengal, Assam, Nepal, the eastern part of the Punjab, and various tribes of Rajasthan. He exterminated 9 monarchs and subjugated 12 others in his campaigns.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gupta was most powerful under Samudra Gupta . Indian mathematicians adopted the concept of infinity from Arab scholars. The Chola empire emerged int he southern part of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Samudragupta, the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty, is known to one of India’s best rulers. His brilliant leadership and valiant victories earned him the title of ‘Napoleon of India’. According to respectable professor Dr. HC Roychowdhury, Samudragupta was more versatile than King Ashoka.

Detailed explanation-5: -Samudragupta (reigned 350-375) was the second emperor of the Gupta dynasty. During his reign, he was recognised as a kind imperial conqueror and a patron of the arts and letters, which ushered in India’s Golden Age. He was dubbed “Napoleon of India” for his superb leadership and heroic wins.

There is 1 question to complete.