Question

Write a note on Chandragupta II.

Answer 1

1. Chandragupta II was the son of Samudragupta.
2. He was also known as Vikramaditya.
3. He conquered western Malwa and Gujarat by defeating the Saka rulers.
4. He maintained friendly relations with the rulers of southern India.
5. The iron pillar near Qutub Minar is believed to have been built by Vikramaditya.
6. Fahien, a Buddhist scholar from China, visited India during his region.
7. Vikramaditya is said to have assembled the greatest writers and artists [Navaratna (Nine Jewels)] in his court.
8. He was succeeded by Kumaragupta