Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The last recognised king of the Gupta line was _______.

Options:

Samudragupta

Bimbisara

Ashoka

Vishnugupta

Correct Answer:

Vishnugupta

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- Vishnugupta

The last recognised king of the Gupta line was Vishnugupta.

Vishnugupta was the son of Skandagupta and the grandson of Chandragupta II. He ruled from 540 to 550 CE. During his reign, the Gupta Empire was in decline. He was facing invasions from the north and internal political instability.

After Vishnugupta's death, the Gupta Empire began to disintegrate. The various Gupta provinces declared their independence, and the empire eventually collapsed in the 6th century CE.

The Gupta Empire was one of the greatest empires in Indian history. It was a time of peace and prosperity, and the Gupta rulers made significant contributions to art, science, and literature. However, the empire eventually collapsed due to a combination of factors, including invasions from the north and internal political instability.