Chandragupta II defeated which foreign power?
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Correct answer: Shakas
Chandragupta II defeated the Shakas, also called the Western Kshatrapas, in western India and annexed their territories to the Gupta Empire. This victory extended Gupta influence towards western India, and he is also remembered by the title Vikramaditya. The major Huna invasions occurred in the later Gupta period. Exam tip: remember the link—Chandragupta II, Shaka victory, and Vikramaditya.
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Shakas
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Chandragupta II defeated the Shakas, also called the Western Kshatrapas, in western India and annexed their territories to the Gupta Empire. This victory extended Gupta influence towards western India, and he is also remembered by the title Vikramaditya. The major Huna invasions occurred in the later Gupta period. Exam tip: remember the link—Chandragupta II, Shaka victory, and Vikramaditya.
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This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Famous Indian Rulers.
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