Who among the following was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja?
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SSC MTS 18th July 2022 Shift-1
Skandagupta
Incorrect AnswerSamudragupta
Incorrect AnswerChandragupta I
Correct AnswerVishnugupta
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Skandagupta: Known for defending against the Huns, but not the first to use the grand title Maharaj-adhiraja.
- Samudragupta: A celebrated ruler, credited with many military conquests and support for arts, but he was not the first to take on this title.
- Chandragupta I:
- Recognized as the first prominent ruler of the Gupta dynasty.
- He assumed the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja, marking the beginning of the dynasty’s expansion and consolidation.
- His reign set the foundation for the Gupta Empire’s future prosperity.
- Vishnugupta: Little is documented about adopting royal titles, especially the first use of Maharaj-adhiraja.
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