Describe the achievements of Chandragupta II.
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He established matrimonial alliances and used force to expand his empire.
2. He issued Silver coins.
3. During his time, two regions; Patliputra and Ujjain were the two main centres of education.
4. He is well known for his contribution to Indian art and architecture.
5. His court was adorned with Nine Gems.
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Chandragupta-II, Vikramaditya ascended the throne in 375 A.D. Samudragupta selected Chandragupta-II as his successor to the throne ‘out of his many sons’ by considering him as his Sat-putra or the most worthy son. Chandragupta-II was the son of queen Datta or Dattadevi, described as Mahadevi.
The Bihar and Bhitari stone pillar inscriptions of Skandagupta describe Chandragupta-II as ‘Tatparigrihita’ which implies that he was selected by his father from among his other brothers.
On Chandragupta-II’s character V. A. Smith writes, “Little is known concerning his personal character, but the ascertained facts of his career suffice to prove that he was a strong and vigorous ruler, well qualified to govern and argument an extensive empire”.On the basis of literary evidence some scholars opine that Ramagupta the elder brother of Chandragupta-II succeeded Samudragupta. From the Drama Devichandraguptam of Vishakadatta it is known that Ramagupta was defeated by a Saka king. The Saka king demanded the surrender of his queen Dhruva Devi, Chandragupta-II killed the Saka king. He replaced his brother on the imperial throne and married Dhurvadevi.
But scholars do not accept this story to be a gunuine historical tradition. Contemporary epigraphic records do not make reference to any prince named Ramagupta. Moreover no coins bearing the name of Ranigupta have been discovered so far.
Many names of Chandragupta-II have been discovered Sanchi inscription mentions him as ‘Devaraj’ and ‘Vakataka Inscription’ refer to hin with the name of ‘Devagupta’ Scholars are of the view that his real name was Chandragupta-II and he had adopted the titles of ‘Devaraj’, Devagupta and Devashree etc.Like his grand father Chandragupta-1. Who strengthened his position by wisely marrying a Lichchavi Princess? Chandragupta-II strengthened his position and extended his influence by two possibly three important marriage alliances.
(1) He married Kubernaga. a Naga princess. Though the Nagas had been several times defeated by Samudragupta, they have not annihilated and their power influences in Northern India were considerable.
(2) He married his daughter. Prabhavatigupta with Rudrasena-II. The Vakataka king. Samudragupta no doubt had occupied eastern part of the Vakataka territory but under Prithvisena, the Vakatakas had extended their power and influence. The Vakataka alliance helped Chandragupta-II in defeating the Western Satraps.