Consider the following statements: 1. The first ruler of the Gupta Empire was Sri Gupta. 2. Chandra Gupta I was the son of Sri Gupta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The first ruler of the Gupta Empire was Sri Gupta (240–280 CE) who was succeeded by his son Ghatotkacha (280–319 CE).

Both Sri Gupta and Ghatotkacha are mentioned as Maharajas in inscriptions.
Chandragupta I, the son of Ghatotkacha, ruled from 319 to 335 CE and is considered to be the first great king of the Gupta Empire.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT