Q. With reference to the early rulers of the Gupta dynasty, consider the following titles and their bearers:
1.Maharaja : Srigupta
2.Maharajadhiraja : Ghatotkacha
3.Vikramaditya: Samudragupta
4.Mahendraditya : Kumaragupta I
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pair 1: Correct. Srigupta, the founder, took the title of Maharaja.
  • Pair 2: Incorrect. Ghatotkacha also took the title of Maharaja. The title Maharajadhiraja was taken by Chandragupta I.
  • Pair 3: Incorrect. The title Vikramaditya was taken by Chandragupta II and later by Skandagupta. Samudragupta’s titles included Kaviraja and Napolean of India.
  • Pair 4: Correct. Kumaragupta I took the title Mahendraditya (and Shakraditya ).
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