67th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre)-2022
Which Gupta ruler assumed the throne after killing his elder brother?
aShri Gupta
bSamudragupta
cChandragupta II✓ Correct
dSkandagupta
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
After Samudragupta, his son Ramagupta became the ruler. However, since he could not effectively resist the Shaka invasions, his brother Chandragupta II killed Ramagupta, married his wife Dhruvadevi, and achieved victory over the Shakas.
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