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QWho was the father of Samudragupta?

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  • A Sri Gupta ✔ ✖
  • B Chandragupta I ✔ ✖
  • C Chandragupta II ✔ ✖
  • D Ramagupta ✔ ✖
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Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the Lichchhavi princess, Kumaradevi. He is believed to have been his father's chosen successor even though he had several elder brothers. Therefore, some believe that after the death of Chandragupta I, there was a struggle for succession in which Samudragupta prevailed. It is said that Samudragupta became the ruler after subduing his rival, Kacha, an obscure prince of the dynasty.

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