Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Who among the following rulers of the Gupta Empire is identified by Kalidasa with the legendary Vikramaditya?

Options:

Chandragupta-I

Samudragupta

Chandragupta-II

Kumaragupta-I

Correct Answer:

Chandragupta-II

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Chandragupta-II

Kalidasa, the celebrated Sanskrit poet of the Gupta period, identifies Chandragupta II with the legendary ruler Vikramaditya. Chandragupta II is often associated with Vikramaditya due to his military conquests, patronage of arts and literature, and the flourishing of culture during his reign, which matches the traditional image of Vikramaditya in Indian literary sources.