Who among the following was the famous ruler of the Gauda Kingdom?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Shashanka.
The most famous ruler of the Gauda Kingdom was Shashanka, who ruled in the early 7th century CE. He is remembered as the first significant king of ancient Bengal, with his capital at Karnasubarna, near present-day Murshidabad in West Bengal. Shashanka played a key role in resisting the expansion of Harshavardhana in the north and Pulakeshin II in the south. Known for his administrative abilities and military strength, he laid the foundation of Bengal’s regional identity in early medieval India.