In which dynasty did Chandragupta II marry his daughter Prabhavati and strengthened his position ?

Correct Answer: C. Vakataka Dynasty

Explanation: Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) - Gupta Emperor Titles and Inscriptions Other Names: Devashri, Devgupta, Devaraja, Chandra Sanchi Inscription → Devaraja (sweet name) Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription → Chandra Titles Held: Vikramanka, Sahasanka, Vikramaditya, Narendrachandra, Shri Vikram Singh, Singh Vikram, Ajit Vikram, Param Bhagavat Tatparigruta → “Chosen by Samudragupta” Garhwa Inscription → First Gupta Emperor to Adopt the Param Bhagavat Title Udayagiri Cave Inscription → Called Rajadhirajarshi Other Gupta Rulers Who Adopted the Param Bhagavat Title: Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta, Narasimhagupta Baladitya Saka Conquests Defeated Saka ruler Rudrasimha III and ended Saka power in western India. Issued silver coins (Lion-killing type) Weight: 32–36 grains. Assumed the title Vikramaditya; traditionally known as Shikari. Evidence: ■ Two cave inscriptions at Udayagiri. ■ Sanchi inscription of 412 AD (by the chief commander Amrakardava). Areas conquered: Gujarat and Kathiawar Control of the port of Bharuch. Trade penetration: Arabian Sea and Mediterranean. First Gupta ruler to conquer Gujarat. Made Ujjain the second capital → Became a major center of art, literature, and learning. Marital Relations Naga Dynasty – Chandragupta II married the Naga princess Kubera Naga; daughter: Prabhavati Gupta. Vakataka Dynasty – Prabhavati Gupta married the Vakataka king Rudrasena II; the Gupta-Vakataka alliance defeated the Shakas in western India. Kadamba Dynasty – Chandragupta's son, Kumaragupta I, married the daughter of the Kadamba king Kakutsthavarman; Kalidasa was sent as an emissary and composed the Kumaralattapratiya.

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In which dynasty did Chandragupta II marry his daughter Prabhavati and strengthened his position ?