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Chandragupta II (r.c. 375-415), also known by his title Vikramaditya, as well as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was the third ruler of the Gupta Empire in India. Modern scholars generally identify him with King Chandra of the Delhi iron pillar inscription.
Chandragupta II, was a powerful emperor (reigned c. 380– c. 415 ce) of northern India. He was the son of Samudra Gupta and grandson of Chandragupta I. During his reign, art, architecture, and sculpture flourished, and the cultural development of ancient India reached its climax.
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Chandragupta II, also named Vikramaditya or Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was the son of Samudragupta and Datta Devi. According to the historical records, Chandragupta II was a strong, vigorous ruler and well qualified to govern and extend the Gupta Empire.
Chandragupta II (referred to as Vikramaditya or Chandragupta Vikramaditya) stands as one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta empire. His rule spanned from 375 to 415 C.E. when the Gupta empire achieved its zenith, often referred to as the Golden Age of India .
May 23, 2013 · Learn about Chandragupta II, the great Gupta emperor who defeated the Sakas, expanded his empire and patronized Buddhism. Read about his marriage, his capital, his inscriptions and his legacy in this article.