The Bhitari inscription is associated with which one of the following rulers?
(a) Chandragupta I
(b) Skandagupta
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Kumaragupta I

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The Bhitari inscription is associated with which one of the following rulers?
(a) Chandragupta I
(b) Skandagupta
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Kumaragupta I

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Context: The Bhitargaon Temple is in the news as it has been added to India's UNESCO Tentative List in March 2025.
About Bhitari Inscription:

	The Bhitari Inscription is a key historical source discovered near Bhitari village (Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh).
	It is attributed to Skandagupta, a prominent Gupta emperor (reigned c. 455&ndash;467 CE).
	The inscription commemorates Skandagupta&rsquo;s victory over the Hunas and confirms his accession to the throne after Kumaragupta I, highlighting political stability and military prowess during his reign.

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The Bhitari inscription is associated with which one of the following rulers? (a) Chandragupta I (b) Skandagupta (c) Samudragupta (d) Kumaragupta I

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