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UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

Who among the following Gupta Kings had another name Devagupta ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Chandragupta II

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chandragupta II”.
Chandragupta II, the third and most significant Gupta king, had another name, Devagupta. He also had the title Vikramaditya.

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