SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

Gupta emperor Chandragupta I was the first ruler to adopt which of the following titles?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Maharajadhiraja.

  • Gupta emperor Chandragupta I was the first ruler to adopt the grand title of "Maharajadhiraja", which translates to "King of Kings."
  •  By assuming this title, Chandragupta I asserted his supremacy over other regional rulers, indicating the establishment of an imperial authority rather than just a local kingdom. His reign, which began around 319 CE, is considered the foundation of the Gupta Empire’s golden age, a period known for remarkable achievements in art, science, literature, and administration.