Which ruler of the Gupta dynasty assumed the title of 'Prithivyah Pratham Veer'?
Correct Answer: Samudragupta
Subject: history
- Chandragupta II
- Samudragupta
- Skandagupta
- Kumaragupta I
Explanation: Samudragupta assumed the title of 'Prithivyah Pratham Veer' (First Hero of the Earth).
• This title reflects his massive military success and unchallenged authority across Aryavarta and Dakshinapatha.
• His military might earned him the moniker 'Napoleon of India'.
• Chandragupta II took Vikramaditya; Skandagupta took Kramaditya.
• 'Pratham Veer' (First Hero) is always associated with Samudragupta's unbeatable campaigns.
• He is also famously known as 'Lichchhavi-Dauhitra' (Grandson of the Lichchhavis).