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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
How did Chandragupta Vikramaditya strengthen his power and position through war?
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उत्तर
Chandragupta extended the western boundaries of his empire to Arabian Sea by defeating the Saka ruler. This was a very important victory because it gave the Guptas control over the three great seaports on the western coast. These were outlets to vast overseas trade. This led to economic growth and prosperity. He moved his capital to Ujjain.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is True or False
Chandragupta I ruled from AD 375 to AD 415.
Picture study: This is a picture of the Iron Pillar.

- Who built it?
- Where is it situated?
- Why is it called ‘rustless wonder’?
- Its specially
- Name of which ruler is inscribed on it?
Match the following
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Kalidasa | (a) Physician |
| 2. Nalanda | (b) Mehrauli |
| 3. Aryabhatta | (c) Buddhist learning |
| 4. Vagabhatta | (d) Sanskrit literature |
| 5. Iron Pillar | (e) Ajanta caves |
| 6. Fresco Paintings | (f) Mathematician an astronomer |
Match the following:
| A | B | ||
| 1 | Kalidasa | (a) | Mehrauli |
| 2 | Aryabhatta | (b) | Buddhist learning |
| 3 | Iron Pillar | (c) | Ajanta caves |
| 4 | Fresco Paintings | (d) | Mathematician and astronomer |
| 5 | Nalanda | (e) | Meghaduta |
Choose the correct answer:
The foundation of the Gupta empire was laid by _______.
Choose the correct answer:
Samudragupta defeated 12 kings in _______ India.
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentence:
Why did Samudragupta perform the Ashvamedha yagna?
Answer the following question in one or two words/ sentence:
Name the most outstanding Sanskrit playwright of the Gupta period.
Answer the following question briefly:
How do we know that the science of metallurgy was highly advanced?
__________ invasion led to the downfall of Gupta Empire.
