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Which city was the capital of the Gupta Empire during the reign of Chandragupta I?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 6 · History · Kingdoms, Kings and an Early Republic
  1. Pataliputra
  2. Ujjain
  3. Varanasi
  4. Delhi
Answer
Pataliputra

The correct answer is Pataliputra — Choose the option that matches this city.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the question: it asks for the capital city of the Gupta Empire under Chandragupta I.
  2. Recall that the Gupta capital was Pataliputra during its early phase.
  3. Choose the option that matches this city.
Common mistake: Confusing the Gupta capital with later Gupta capital or with the Mauryan capital

Concept tested: Gupta Empire capital city

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