Back Chandragupta II. ALS شاندراجوبتا الثاني Arabic شاندراجوبتا التانى ARZ Chandragupta II BCL चंद्रगुप्त विक्रमादित्य Bihari দ্বিতীয় চন্দ্রগুপ্ত Bengali/Bangla Čandragupta II. Czech Chandragupta II. German Τσαντραγκούπτα Β΄ Greek Ĉandragupto la 2-a Esperanto
| Chandragupta II | |
|---|---|
| Vikramāditya (The Sun of Valour) Mahārājādhirāja Paramabhattaraka Devrāja (The God King) Rājarshi Lord of the Three Oceans Apratiratha Paramabhāgavata Chakra-Vikramah | |
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| Gupta emperor | |
| Reign | c. 375 or 380 – c. 415 CE (35–40 years) |
| Coronation | c. 380 CE |
| Predecessor | Samudragupta, possibly Ramagupta |
| Successor | Kumaragupta I |
| Born | (Unknown) possibly c. 345–350 CE Pataliputra, Gupta Empire |
| Died | c. 415 CE Pataliputra or possibly Ujjain, Gupta Empire |
| Spouse | Dhruvadevi, Kuberanaga |
| Issue | |
| Dynasty | Gupta |
| Father | Samudragupta |
| Mother | Dattadevi |
| Religion | Hinduism[2] |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Gupta Empire |
| Branch | Gupta Army |
| Rank | Supreme Commander |
| Battles / wars | Gupta-Saka Wars |
Chandragupta II (r.c. 375–415), also known by his title Vikramaditya, as well as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was an emperor of the Gupta Empire. Modern scholars generally identify him with King Chandra of the Delhi iron pillar inscription.
He continued the expansionist policy of his father Samudragupta through military conquests and marital alliances. Historical evidence attests to his remarkable victories, which include the defeat of the Sassanids,[3] the conquest of the Western Kshatrapas and the vassalization of the Hunas. Under the reign of Chandragupta II, the Gupta Empire reached its zenith, directly controlling a vast territory which stretched from the Oxus River[4] in the west to the Bengal region in the east, and from the foothills of the Himalayas in the north to the Narmada River in the south. Chandragupta II expanded his influence and indirectly ruled over the Kuntala region of Karnataka through a marriage alliance with Kadambas, and during his daughter Prabhavatigupta's 20-year-long regency, he effectively integrated the Vakataka kingdom into the Gupta Empire.[5][6][7]
Chandragupta II was a devout Vaishnav but tolerated other faiths as well. He was a great patron of learning, his court is said to have hosted the legendary Navaratnas (Nine Gems). His rule strengthened trade, culture, and administration, making him one of India's most celebrated monarchs. The Chinese pilgrim Faxian, who visited India during his reign, suggests that he ruled over a peaceful and prosperous kingdom. The legendary figure of Vikramaditya is probably based on Chandragupta II (among other kings), and the noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa may have been his court poet. The cave shrines at Udayagiri were also built during his rule. He was succeeded by Kumaragupta I.
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- ^ Hermann Kulke & Dietmar Rothermund 2004, p. 91.