The Bhitari Pillar inscription of which Gupta ruler narrates his fight with the Pushyamitras?

The correct answer is Skandgupta.Key Points

• The Bhitari Pillar inscription narrating the fight with Pushyamitras belongs to Skandagupta.
• The Bhitari Pillar inscription provides historical information about Skandagupta, a ruler of the Gupta Empire.
• Skandagupta, the son of Kumaragupta I, ascended the Gupta throne around 455 CE. His reign faced significant challenges, including invasions by the Pushyamitras and the Hunas.
• Chandragupta II : Chandragupta II, also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was a prominent ruler of the Gupta Empire known for his military successes and cultural patronage.
• Chandragupta I : Chandragupta I was the founder of the Gupta Empire. His reign marked the beginning of the Gupta dynasty
• Samudragupta : Samudragupta, the son of Chandragupta I and predecessor of Chandragupta II, was a renowned ruler known for his military conquests and patronage of the arts.

Additional Information

• Overview of Gupta Empire : Founding Rulers: The Gupta Empire was founded by Chandragupta I around 320 CE.
  • The Gupta Empire was founded by Chandragupta I around 320 CE.
    • Chronological Order of Rulers :
      • Chandragupta I (c. 320–335 CE)
      • Samudragupta (c. 335–380 CE)
      • Chandragupta II (c. 380–415 CE)
      • Kumaragupta I (c. 415–455 CE)
      • Skandagupta (c. 455–467 CE)
• Chandragupta I
  • Sri Gupta was the founder of the Gupta dynasty. But  Chandragupta I is widely known as the founder of the Gupta era which starts with his accession in A.D. 320.
  • He married Kumaradevi, a Lichchhavi princess, which helped in expanding his influence.
  • His reign marked the beginning of the Gupta dynasty.
• Samudragupta (c. 335–380 CE):
  • Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I.Known as the "Napoleon of India" for his military conquests.
  • His kingdom extended from the Himalayas to the Narmada River.
  • Patron of art and literature; the Allahabad Pillar inscription provides insights into his reign.
• Chandragupta II (c. 380–415 CE):
  • Also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
  • Under his rule, the Gupta Empire reached its zenith.
  • Renowned for fostering art, literature, and learning.
  • His court was adorned by the famous poet Kalidasa.
• Kumaragupta I (c. 415–455 CE):
  • Kumaragupta I was the son of Chandragupta II.
  • Faced invasions by the Pushyamitras and Huns.
  • Attempted to restore stability and protect the empire.
• Skandagupta (c. 455–467 CE):
  • Son of Kumaragupta I.
  • Faced invasions by the Pushyamitras and the Hunas.
  • The Bhitari Pillar inscription narrates his fight against the Pushyamitras.
  • Known for repelling foreign invasions and maintaining the Gupta Empire.