After defeating the Shakas and annexing their territories in western India, which Gupta ruler assumed the imperial title “Vikramaditya” to mark his supremacy?
Chandragupta II
Chandragupta II defeated the Shakas, annexed their territories in western India, and assumed the imperial title 'Vikramaditya.'
Kumaragupta I, Skandagupta and Samudragupta were other notable Gupta rulers, but this specific title and conquest belong to Chandragupta II.
Hence, Chandragupta II is the correct answer.
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