Question

The Gupta Emperor Chandragupta II was succeeded by whom?
A. Kumaragupta I
B. Skandagupta
C. Buddhagupta
D. Vishnugupta

Answer 1

Hint:
Chandragupta II, also called Vikramaditya and he was a powerful emperor of his time. He reigned 380 to 415 CE in northern India. He was the son of Samudra Gupta, means the grandson of Chandragupta-I. His son was a successful ruler who successfully kept intact the vast empire inherited from his father with peace and prosperity within its frontiers.

Complete step by step solution:
During the period of Chandragupta II art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, a lot. Also, the cultural development of ancient India reached its top. According to the tradition, Chandragupta II achieved power through the assassination of the weak elder brother. Kumaragupta - I was one of the last great emperors of the Gupta Dynasty. His reign lasted for 40 years between CE 415 – 455. He succeeded his father Chandragupta II. He was a great ruler and also was capable to keep intact his Empire. He died during the war with the Hunas.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Additional Information:
Chandragupta-II had the title of “Mahendraditya”. He was also a great ruler and was able to keep intact his Empire including the provinces of Western India. He also performed the Asvamedha Yajna ceremony which was confirmed by the Asvamedha coins. Also, many coins were discovered in the year 1395. His period was regarded as forming part of “the Golden Age” of the Guptas.


Note:
After the death of Kumaragupta-I, Raja Skandagupta succeeded in the year 455 A.D. Skandagupta was engaged in hostilities against his enemies from the beginning of his reign itself. But still, he proved himself a capable general and defeated the hostile Pushyamitras.