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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of "Param Bhagawata" was

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Option C: Chandragupta II

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chandragupta II”.
Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of "Param Bhagawata".

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