Chandragupta II (also known as Vikramaditya), who reigned from around 375 to 415 CE, defeated the last ruler of the Western Satraps, Rudrasimha III. This victory led to the annexation of their territories, including Saurashtra (modern-day Gujarat) and parts of Malwa, into the Gupta Empire.
Which emperor from Gupta Dynasty conquered Saurashtra ?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017 · Topic: Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Major Rulers: Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta)
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