These rulers considered themselves godlike & adopted the title ‘d

SOLUTION

The correct answer is Kushana.

• Kushan dynasty (1st Century AD-3RD Century AD):
  • Kujula Kadphises was the first Yuezhi chief to lay the foundation of the Kushana dynasty in India.
  • The second king was Vema Kadphises who issued gold coins.
  • The most famous Kushan ruler was Kanishka (78 AD-101AD)
    • Kanishka was also known as ‘Second Ashoka’.
    • He started the Saka era in 78 AD.
    • The Kushans controlled the famous silk route.
    • The 4th Buddhist council was held in Kundalvana, Kashmir during his reign.
    • His descendants called him as Devaputra which means son of gods.
• Gupta dynasty was founded by Sri Gupta and held the titles of Maharaja, Maharajadhiraja, Kaviraja, Vikramaditya etc.
• Chandragupta Maurya (321 - 297 BC): 
  • He was the founder of the Maurya dynasty.
  • The Greek traveller Megasthenes visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
  • Megasthenes was the Greek ambassador.
  • He was migrated to Shravanabelagola along with Jain monk Bhadrabahu.
• Rudradaman I (Reign 130 AD – 150 AD) is considered the greatest of the Saka rulers.
  • He took up the title of "Mahakshatrapa" ("Great Satrap").