UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Gupta and Post Gupta: Hunas, Vardhanas

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    Who among the following was the ruler of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta?                            

    A)  Hastivarman

    B)  Mantaraya

    C)  Nilaraja

    D)  Vishnugopa

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Vishnugopa was the ailer of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta. In the southern Pallava kingdom of Kanchipuram, he defeated king Vishnugopa, then restored torn and other defeated southern kings to their thrones on payment of tribute. Hastivarman was the King of Vengi and was conquered by Samundra Gupta. Samundra Gupta conquered the kingdom of Avamukta under its King called Nilaraja.


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