Who among the following was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chandragupta I.
Chandragupta I was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of Maharaj-adhiraja, who ruled in Northern India.
Skandagupta was a son of the Gupta emperor Kumaragupta I. He seems to have maintained control of his inherited territory, and is generally considered the last of the great Gupta Emperors.
Samudragupta, the son of Chandragupta Iwas the second emperor of the Gupta Empire of ancient India, and is regarded among the greatest rulers of the dynasty.
Vishnugupta was one of the lesser-known kings of the Gupta Dynasty. He is generally considered to be the last recognized king of the Gupta Empire.