SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 141

SSC Stenographer - 11/12/2024 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q141

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the rule of Chandragupta II?
A) Chandragupta II adopted the title ‘Vikramaditya’.
B)Kalidasa and Amarasimha were part of his court.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The  correct answer is  option 3  i.e.  Both A and B.

Both statements A and B about Chandragupta II are correct. Chandragupta II, a powerful Gupta emperor, adopted the illustrious title ‘Vikramaditya’, which means “Sun of Valor,” reflecting his strength and prestige. His reign (circa 375–415 CE) is considered a golden era in Indian history, marked by political stability, cultural flourishing, and economic prosperity. The emperor’s court was a hub of literary and scholarly activity, where eminent figures like Kalidasa, the celebrated Sanskrit poet and dramatist, and Amarasimha, the renowned lexicographer and poet, thrived. Their works greatly enriched classical Indian literature and arts under his patronage.