Multiple choice

Why did Chandragupta II kill his elder brother Ramagupta?

  1. Chandragupta II was seeking revenge for his humiliation by his brother.

  2. Ramagupta was a weak ruler who wanted surrendered his wife Dhruvadevi to a powerful Saka ruler.Chandragupta II saved the queen's honour by preventing his brother from doing this cowardly act.

  3. Because of the ongoing war of succession ,he was instigated by the minister Virasena to commit fratricide.

  4. He was captivated by the beauty and charm of Dhruvadevi(his elder brother's wife) and nurtured a desire to marry her.
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Explanation

Historical accounts suggest that Ramagupta agreed to surrender his queen, Dhruvadevi, to a Saka ruler to save his kingdom, leading Chandragupta II to intervene and eventually overthrow his brother.

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