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Q: Vakataka dynasty was directly related to which Gupta emperor?
  • A. Chandragupta-II
  • B. Samudragupta
  • C. Shrigupta
  • D. Chandragupta I
Correct Answer: Option A - Vakataka dynasty was established by Vindhya Shakti in 255 AD. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was King Pravarasena I. During his reign he assumed the title of Samrata/Emperor and organized four Ashwamedha Yagyas. It is noteworthy that Vakataka king Rudrasen II was married to Prabhavati Gupta, the granddaughter of Gupta dynasty ruler Samudragupta and daughter of Chandragupta II.
A. Vakataka dynasty was established by Vindhya Shakti in 255 AD. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was King Pravarasena I. During his reign he assumed the title of Samrata/Emperor and organized four Ashwamedha Yagyas. It is noteworthy that Vakataka king Rudrasen II was married to Prabhavati Gupta, the granddaughter of Gupta dynasty ruler Samudragupta and daughter of Chandragupta II.

Explanations:

Vakataka dynasty was established by Vindhya Shakti in 255 AD. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was King Pravarasena I. During his reign he assumed the title of Samrata/Emperor and organized four Ashwamedha Yagyas. It is noteworthy that Vakataka king Rudrasen II was married to Prabhavati Gupta, the granddaughter of Gupta dynasty ruler Samudragupta and daughter of Chandragupta II.