Which of the following Gupta rulers defeated Shaka King Rudrasimha III and captured his kingdom?

Correct option is C

The correct option is: (c) Chandragupta II

• Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, was one of the most prominent rulers of the Gupta Empire.

• He is credited with defeating Rudrasimha III, the last ruler of the Western Kshatrapas (Shaka dynasty).

• This victory led to the annexation of Malwa and parts of western India, greatly expanding Gupta influence.

• Title: Vikramaditya (a legendary title adopted after his conquest).

• Conquest Significance: Ended over 300 years of Shaka rule in western India.

• Political Importance: Strengthened Gupta control over strategic trade routes and ports on the western coast.

• Cultural Era: His reign marked a golden age in art, science, and literature.

• Kumaragupta: Known for maintaining the empire's strength but not for this conquest.

• Skandagupta: Fought against Hun invasions; came later.

• Chandragupta I: Founder of the Gupta dynasty; ruled before these military campaigns.