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Chandragupta II (Chandragupta Vikramaditya)

Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was a powerful emperor of India’s Gupta Dynasty, ruling around 375–415 CE. He expanded his kingdom through military strength and strategic alliances, making the Gupta Empire one of the most prosperous and culturally vibrant periods in ancient India. Known for promoting art, science, and literature, his reign saw the flourishing of classical Indian culture, including the famous Chinese traveler Faxian’s accounts of the time. Chandragupta II’s leadership is celebrated for stability, territorial expansion, and patronage of learning, earning him a lasting legacy as a pinnacle of Indian classical civilization.