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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 Magadh. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent.
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.
Jun 21, 2024 · Gupta dynasty, rulers of the Magadha (now Bihar) state in northeastern India. They maintained an empire over northern and parts of central and western India from the early 4th to the late 6th century ce.
Sep 8, 2023 · The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire that existed from approximately 320 to 550 CE. The empire stretched across northern, central, and parts of southern India at its height of glory. Read here to learn in-depth about the dynasty and the golden age of their rule.
Oct 30, 2015 · The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy.
During the Gupta period (c. 320–647 C.E., named for the Gupta dynasty) there were tremendous advances in poetry, prose, and drama as well as important discoveries in mathematics and astronomy.
The Gupta dynasty came to power in the late 3rd century CE. Chandragupta I (reigned 318-30) was the first major king of the Gupta dynasty, inheriting the throne of Magadha in 318 AD. He married the heiress of the Lichavvi kingdom, and was thus able to weld together the military resources of the two states.
The Gupta empire was founded by Sri Gupta sometime between 240 and 280 CE. Sri Gupta's son and successor, Ghatotkacha, ruled from around 280 to 319 CE. Chandragupta, Ghatokacha’s son, ascended the throne around 319 and ruled until 335 CE.
Dec 6, 2023 · During the Gupta period (c. 320 – 647 C.E., named for the Gupta dynasty) there were tremendous advances in poetry, prose, and drama as well as important discoveries in mathematics and astronomy. This was the age of some of the most celebrated creatives in Indian history, including the fifth century writer Kālidāsa whose works would ...
That empire eventually falls, and the next significant empire to emerge, especially if we talk about influence on India and the world, is the Gupta Empire, which emerges over 500 years later. Let's zoom in on our timeline to get a deeper appreciation of the Gupta Empire.
