Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following was a Gupta ruler?

Options:

Vima Kadphises

Vikramaditya

Dhana Nanda

Kanishka

Correct Answer:

Vikramaditya

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2- Vikramaditya

Vikramaditya was a Gupta ruler.
The other options are incorrect:

  • Vima Kadphises was a Kushan ruler.
  • Dhana Nanda was a Nanda ruler.
  • Kanishka was a Kushan ruler.

Vikramaditya was the fourth Gupta emperor, and he ruled from 375 to 414 CE. He is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of the Gupta dynasty. He was a skilled military commander, and he expanded the Gupta Empire to its greatest extent. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, and he is credited with establishing the Vikrama Samvat calendar.