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Kumaragupta I ( Gupta script: Ku-ma-ra-gu-pta, [2] r. c. 415–455 CE) was an emperor of the Gupta Empire of Ancient India. A son of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II and Queen Dhruvadevi. He seems to have maintained control of his inherited territory, which extended from Gujarat in the west to Bengal region in the east.
Jun 27, 2022 · Kumaragupta I (r. c. 413–455 CE) was an emperor of Ancient India's Gupta Empire. He appears to have maintained control of his inherited territory, which extended from Gujarat in the west to the Bengal region in the east, as the son of Gupta emperor Chandragupta II and queen Dhruvadevi.
Kumaragupta I, the illustrious Gupta emperor, ruled from approximately 415 to 455 CE. As the son of Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya), Kumaragupta I inherited an expansive and prosperous empire. His reign is remembered for its stability, cultural advancements, and successful military campaigns.
The legend Kumāra in the right field has been replaced by a simple Ku under the king's arm. Kumaragupta I, gold dinar, c. 415-455. Weight: 8.17 gm, Diameter: 19 mm. King standing left, holding an Indian long bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right. Garuda standard at left, Brāhmī legend under arm: Ku.
A stash of coins belonging to Kumaragupta I has been discovered in the Satara district of Maharashtra and also in Ilichpore districts of Berar. This points towards the extension of the Gupta Empire upto the limits of Deccan. According to scholars, Kumaragupta I's victory in Deccan led him to a majestic completion of the Ashwamedha Yajna.
The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire on the Indian subcontinent which existed from the mid 3rd century CE to mid 6th century CE. It was the seventh ruling dynasty of Magadha. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. [7] .
Jun 11, 2017 · Kumaragupta I was the son of Chandragupta II and grandson of the Great Samudragupta of Gupta dynasty. Kumaragupta I ruled Gupta empire between 415 - 455 A.D (233 to 191 BCE as per new translations). He was born to Chief queen of Chandragupta II, Dhruva Devi also known as Dhruvasvamini.
Gupta Empire (AD 300 - 600 AD) - Read about important facts about the Gupta Dynasty. Learn why Gupta age is called the golden age of India. Read about Chandragupta 1 and other rulers of the empire of Gupta for UPSC preparation. Download Gupta Empire notes PDF for the IAS exam.
The Nalanda University founded by Kumaragupta I became the most celebrated Buddhist educational centre in North India. The Gupta emperors followed the policy of religious toleration, though they strove hard for the Brahmanical revival. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism flourished during this period.
Most dynastic lists of the Gupta kings state that Kumaragupta I was succeeded by Skandagupta. However, it is widely accepted that Skandagupta did not accede to the throne peacefully. Nor is it certain. that the succession was immediate, since there is a gap between the known dates of Kumāragupta's. Skandagupta's reigns.
