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Who among the following was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja?

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Skandagupta

Samudragupta

Chandragupta I

Vishnugupta

- 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.