Ancient History PYQ 124 of 208 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

Which Gupta ruler assumed the throne after killing his elder brother?

  1. AShri Gupta
  2. BSamudragupta
  3. CChandragupta II
  4. DSkandagupta
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

67th BPSC (Re-Exam) (Pre)-2022

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Correct answer: (c) Chandragupta II

Explanation

Chandragupta II killed his brother Ramagupta, who had failed against the Shakas, married Ramagupta's wife Dhruvadevi and then defeated the Shakas himself.

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