Question

Which Gupta ruler married to the Lichchhavi princess Kumara Devi and also adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja?
1. Samudragupta
2. Chandragupta II
3. Chandragupta I
4. Kumaragupta I

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Chandragupta I

The correct answer is 3 i.e. Chandragupta I.

Chandragupta I (AD 319 - AD 335):

• Sri Gupta was the founder of Gupta dynasty.
• He greatly raised the power and prestige of his dynasty by his matrimonial relations and conquests.
• He was married with the lichchhavi princess Kumara Devi.
• She was the first Indian queen to be featured on the coin.
• Chandragupta I is also said to be started a new Gupta Era, which starts from the 26th February 300 AD, which is known as the coronation date of Chandragupta I. 
• He established his authority over Magadha, Saketa and Prayaga.
• He was the first Gupta king to adopt the title of Maharajadhiraja. 
• He issued a gold coin and increased the power and prestige of the empire to a great extent.