Gupta Dynastic History
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2022
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UPSC LevelID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2022_73 Ref: Devichandraguptam by Vishakhadatta
Which Gupta ruler assumed the throne after killing his elder brother?
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Chandragupta II assumed the Gupta throne after killing his elder brother Ramagupta. This followed a crisis where Ramagupta proved unable to defend the empire against a Saka invasion.