Multiple choice

Who was the founder of “Gupta” dynasty?

  1. Samundragupta

  2. Shri gupta

  3. Chandragupta

  4. none
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Gupta (Shri Gupta) was indeed the founder of the Gupta dynasty, which started around the late 3rd or early 4th century CE. While Chandragupta I (who came later) is often credited with consolidating the empire and establishing the Gupta Era, Sri Gupta was the first ruler of the dynasty. Samudragupta was Chandragupta I's son and a great conqueror.

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