HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Asoka
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Chandragupta II
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Chandragupta I
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Alexander
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Detailed explanation-1: -Chandragupta II, also called Vikramaditya, powerful emperor (reigned c. 380–c. 415 ce) of northern India. He was the son of Samudra Gupta and grandson of Chandragupta I.
Detailed explanation-2: -He ruled the Gupta Empire from 375 to 415 C.E. when the kingdom achieved its zenith, often known as the Golden Age of India. It is believed that Chandragupta II adopted the title ‘Vikramaditya’ based on some coins and a supia pillar inscription.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sri Gupta founded the Gupta Empire c. 240-280 CE, and was succeeded by his son, Ghatotkacha, c. 280-319 CE, followed by Ghatotkacha’s son, Chandragupta, c. 319-335 CE.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chandragupta II was a great conqueror. His greatest achievement was to destroy the power of the Shaka from Malwa Gujarat and Saurashtra permanently. He gained control over three important parts of Bharuch Cambay and Sopara. He also assumed the title Shakari or the conqueror of the Shakas.