Question

Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

List – I (Emperor)	List – II (Titles)
A. Ashoka	1. Parakramank
B. Samudragupta	2. Piyadasi
C. Chandragupta-II	3. Kramaditya
D. Skandgupta	4. Vikramaditya

1. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
2. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
3. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
4. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3

The correct answer is A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3.

List – I (Emperor)	List – II (Titles)
Ashoka	Piyadasi
Samudragupta	Parakramank
Chandragupta-II	Vikramaditya
Skandgupta	Kramaditya

• Asoka’s Edicts & Inscriptions refer to a collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Asoka and cave walls.
• The ruler Ashoka is mentioned in the form of "Piyadasi and Devanampriyra" in inscriptions. Ashoka is known in the Puranas as Ashok Vardhan.
• In the Bhabha edict, the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka refers to himself as Piyadassi Raja Magadha (Piyadassi, King of Magadha).
• The Maski version of Minor Rock Edict No.1 is historically important as it confirmed the association of the title "Devanampriya" with the name "Asoka". 

• Ashoka was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty and he ruled from c. 268 to 232 BCE.
• Samudragupta was a ruler of the Gupta Empire and he reigns from c. 335 to 375 CE.
  • Called ‘Napolean of India’ by V.A. Smith
  • The information available in Eran's inscription.
• Chandragupta II was also one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta Empire in northern India and reign from 375 to 415 CE.
  • He destroyed the Saka chieftain Rudrasena III and annexed his kingdom.
• Skandagupta was a Gupta Emperor of northern India and reign from c. 455 to 467 CE.
  • He defeated Huns and this information is available in the Bhitari Pillar inscription.
  • He issued five gold coins- Archer type, king and queen type, Chhatra type, Lion slayer type, and Horseman type.