Question

(I) Chandragupta I was the son of Samudragupta.
(II) Chandragupta I married a Lichchhavi princess, Kumaradevi.
(III) He took the title of Maharajadhiraj which means 'the true king of his people'.

Which of these statements is/are true?

• A. Only (I) and (III) are true.
• B. Only (II) is true.
• C. Only (I) and (II) are true.
• D. Only (III) is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only (II) is true.

Chandragupta I was the grandson of Sri Gupta and the father of Samudragupta. He married a Lichchhavi princess, Kumaradevi in hopes of getting pride and resources. Lichchhavis were a clan of another Mahajanapadas called the Vijjis. He adopted the title of Maharajadhiraj, which means 'king of all kings'.