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Q: Who is given the credit for starting the Gupta period?
  • A. Samundragupta
  • B. Chandragupta I
  • C. Chandragupta II
  • D. Kumargupta
Correct Answer: Option B - Chandragupta I (319-350 AD) was the first great ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was the first independent ruler of the Gupta Empire, who assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja. He strengthened his position by marrying Licchavi princess Kumaridevi. To commemorate this marriage, Chandragupta Kumaradevi type of gold coins were issued, on which the pictures of Chandragupta and Kumardevi were engraved on one side and the picture of Durga on the other side. Chandragupta I is considered to be the founder of the Gupta Era which started with his accession in 319-320 BC.
B. Chandragupta I (319-350 AD) was the first great ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was the first independent ruler of the Gupta Empire, who assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja. He strengthened his position by marrying Licchavi princess Kumaridevi. To commemorate this marriage, Chandragupta Kumaradevi type of gold coins were issued, on which the pictures of Chandragupta and Kumardevi were engraved on one side and the picture of Durga on the other side. Chandragupta I is considered to be the founder of the Gupta Era which started with his accession in 319-320 BC.

Explanations:

Chandragupta I (319-350 AD) was the first great ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He was the first independent ruler of the Gupta Empire, who assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja. He strengthened his position by marrying Licchavi princess Kumaridevi. To commemorate this marriage, Chandragupta Kumaradevi type of gold coins were issued, on which the pictures of Chandragupta and Kumardevi were engraved on one side and the picture of Durga on the other side. Chandragupta I is considered to be the founder of the Gupta Era which started with his accession in 319-320 BC.