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Gupta Empire, Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, (c. 380-413), Chhatra Type, Gold Dinar, 7.87 grms, Obv. Chandragupta II standing front under a parasol, head facing to left, sacrificing above lighted altar with his right hand and holding sword in his left; behind him, dwarf standing facing with his left leg bent up, looking up toward the king; to right, with legend KSHITIMAVAJITYA SUCHARITAIRDIAVAM JAYATI VIKRAMADITYAH ('Having conquered the earth, Vikramaditya wins the heavens by his meritorious deeds' in Brahmi) Rev. Lakshmi advancing to left, holding diadem in her right hand and holding lotus with a long stalk in her left; to the upper left, tamgha. Kumar Class I, C.2. Extra Fine+, Very Rare The Mighty Chandragupta II, son of Samudragupta and Dattadevi, is considered to be one of the strongest rulers of Gupta empire, he expanded Gupta power through decisive military campaigns. He defeated the Western Kshatrapas under Rudradāman I, annexing Malwa, Gujarat, and Saurashtra, and subdued rebellious groups such as the Yaudheyas and other western clans. To consolidate his conquests, he forged alliances with former rivals and local elites, ensuring loyalty and stability in newly acquired territories. His reign combined battlefield victories with pragmatic diplomacy, securing the western frontier and establishing the Gupta Empire at its maximum territorial and political strength.
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