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Consider the following ancient Indian rulers:
1. Chandragupta II
2. Bimbisara
3. Kanishka I
4. Chandragupta Maurya

Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of their reign, from the earliest to the latest?

  1. 1Bimbisara
  2. 2Chandragupta Maurya
  3. 3Kanishka I
  4. 4Chandragupta II

Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is Bimbisara, followed by Chandragupta Maurya, Kanishka I, and finally Chandragupta II.
The historical timeline progresses from the pre-Mauryan Haryanka dynasty (Bimbisara, 6th century BCE), to the Mauryan Empire (Chandragupta Maurya, 4th century BCE), followed by the post-Mauryan Kushan Empire (Kanishka I, 1st–2nd century CE), and ending with the Imperial Gupta Dynasty (Chandragupta II, 4th–5th century CE).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period of Bimbisara.
Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in the 6th century BCE.
This establishes the earliest ruler among the given choices during the Mahajanapada era.
2
Identify the historical period of Chandragupta Maurya.
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire around 321 BCE (4th century BCE).
The Mauryan Empire succeeded the Nanda Dynasty after the pre-Mauryan Haryanka/Shishunaga periods.
3
Identify the historical period of Kanishka I.
Kanishka I ruled the Kushan Empire in the 1st–2nd century CE.
The Kushan dynasty ruled in the post-Mauryan period in northern and northwestern India.
4
Identify the historical period of Chandragupta II.
Chandragupta II ruled the Gupta Empire in the late 4th to early 5th century CE.
The Imperial Guptas emerged later in the 4th century CE.

Key Concept

Chronological Sequence of Major Ancient Indian Dynasties and Rulers
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