Correct Answer: (C) Sri Gupta
Notes: Sri Gupta was the earliest known ruler of the Gupta family and is considered the founder of the Gupta Dynasty. He ruled around the middle of the 3rd century CE. Although his kingdom was small, he laid the foundation for the rise of the powerful Gupta Empire.

Correct Answer: (C) Chandragupta I
Notes: Chandragupta I was the first Gupta ruler to adopt the title “Maharajadhiraja,” meaning “King of Great Kings.” This title reflected his imperial status and marked the beginning of Gupta expansion. He is often regarded as the real founder of the Gupta Empire.

Correct Answer: (B) Kumaradevi
Notes: Chandragupta I married Kumaradevi, a princess of the Licchavi clan. This alliance enhanced Gupta prestige and political influence, helping the dynasty expand its authority across northern India.

Correct Answer: (C) 319–320 CE
Notes: The Gupta Era started in 319–320 CE, probably to commemorate the coronation of Chandragupta I. It became an important chronological system used in Gupta inscriptions and records.

Correct Answer: (C) Samudragupta
Notes: Historian V. A. Smith described Samudragupta as the “Napoleon of India” because of his extraordinary military campaigns and successful expansion of the Gupta Empire across much of the Indian subcontinent.

Correct Answer: (C) Samudragupta
Notes: The Prayag Prashasti, engraved on the Allahabad Pillar, records the conquests and achievements of Samudragupta. It is a major source for the political history of the Gupta Empire.

Correct Answer: (C) Harisena
Notes: Harisena, the court poet and military officer of Samudragupta, composed the Prayag Prashasti. The inscription glorifies the emperor’s victories and accomplishments.

Correct Answer: (C) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
Notes: The Allahabad Pillar Inscription, also called the Prayag Prashasti, provides a detailed account of Samudragupta’s campaigns, conquests, and political achievements.

Correct Answer: (C) Ashvamedha
Notes: Samudragupta performed the Ashvamedha Yajna after his military successes to proclaim his imperial supremacy. Special gold coins were issued to commemorate this sacrifice.

Correct Answer: (B) Veena
Notes: Certain gold coins of Samudragupta portray him playing the Veena. These coins highlight his interest in music and culture and support his title of “Kaviraja” (King among Poets).