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Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
- The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Sri Gupta.
- Sri Gupta was succeeded by Ghatotkacha.
- Chandragupta, I was the first to be called Maharajadhiraja (the great king of kings).
- The Mehrauli Iron Pillar inscription mentions Chandragupta I’s extensive conquests.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Sri Gupta and Ghatotkacha were called Maharajas. Much information was not available about their rule. The next ruler was Chandragupta I who strengthened his position by a matrimonial alliance with the Licchavis.
He married Kumaradevi, a princess of that family. This added to the power and prestige of the Gupta family.
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Answer: (a)
Explanation: Sri Gupta and Ghatotkacha were called Maharajas. Much information was not available about their rule. The next ruler was Chandragupta I who strengthened his position by a matrimonial alliance with the Licchavis.
He married Kumaradevi, a princess of that family. This added to the power and prestige of the Gupta family.
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