Question

Who was the son of Chandra Gupta II?
A. Kumar Gupta
B. Vishnu Gupta
C. Skanda Gupta
D. Budha Gupta

Answer 1

Hint The Gupta empire was one of the most powerful empires of ancient India. This empire produced many eminent rulers like Chandra Gupta, Samudra Gupta, Skand Gupta, Kumar Gupta, and many others.

Complete step by step solution
 The Gupta empire was one of the most prosperous empires of ancient India. It was founded by Sri Gupta I. The ruling period of this empire is often known as the Golden Age of India. The largest number of gold coins was used in this empire.
Chandra Gupta II was also known as Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya. He was one of the most prominent rulers of the empire. He was the successor of Samudra Gupta. He was a great patron of architecture and art. He built many temples during his rule. He had navratnas or the nine jewels in his court. He followed the expansionist policies of his father and expanded the empire far and wide.
Kumar Gupta was the son of Chandra Gupta II. He was the last of the major rulers of the Gupta empire. Towards the end of his rule, the decline of the Gupta empire started. The Sunga under the leadership of Pushyamitra Sunga started assuming power. Kumara Gupta founded the famous Nalanda University which is now a world heritage site according to UNESCO.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note Even though the Gupta empire was founded by Sri Gupta, it became a powerful kingdom only under the leadership of Chandra Gupta I. During the rule of this empire, great cultural developments took place. Trade and commerce also flourished.