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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL - 20 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q32

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The Vakataka dynasty was directly related to which Gupta emperor?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chandra Gupta II.

  1. A strategic marriage alliance established a direct line of descent between the Gupta Empire and the Vakataka dynasty, which was influential in central and southern India.
  2. One of the greatest Gupta kings, Chandra Gupta II, expanded his empire by marrying his daughter, Prabhavati Gupta, to Rudrasena II, a prince of Vakataka.
  3. The two dynasties' collaboration and stability were fostered by this alliance, which strengthened their military and political relations.
  4. Trade and cultural interaction flourished as a result of the Gupta influence, which was advantageous to the Vakatakas, who were well-known for their support of the arts and culture.
  5. This marriage is a prime example of the kind of calculated unions that were employed in ancient Indian politics to increase influence and power.