Gupta Dynasty


1. Who founded the Gupta dynasty?

Sri Gupta

2. When did Sri Gupta rule?

240AD to 280AD

3. Who used the title of “Maharaja”?

Sri Gupta and Ghatotkacha both

4. Who adopted the title of Adiraja?

Srigupta

5. Who succeeded Sri Gupta?

Ghatotkacha

6. Who is considered real founder of Gupta dynasty?

Real founder is considered to be Chandragupta I

7. Who was called as “Maharajadhiraja”?

Chandragupta I

8. Who was the wife of Chandragupta I?

Lichchavi princess Kumaradevi

9. When did Chandragupta I rule?

319AD to334 AD

10. When did Samudragupta rule?

335AD to 380AD

11. Whose achievements are mentioned in Prayag-Prasasti composed by Harisena?

Samudragupta

12. Vasubandhu was in the court of which king?

Samudragupta

13. Who adopted the title of Kaviraja?

Samudragupta

14. Who is called the “Napoleon of India” by V.A. Smith?

Samudragupta

15. Who succeeded Samudragupta?

Ramgupta

16. Who killed Ramgupta?

Chandragupta II

17. When did Chandragupta II rule?

380AD to 412AD

18. Who defeated the Saka king Rudrasimha III?

Chandragupta II