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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.
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.
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 Gupta Empire (c. 319–550 CE) was an classical Indian Hindu empire. The empire was founded by Sri Gupta in late 3rd century CE, but Chandragupta I is credited as real founder of dynasty. The empire was lasted until 550 CE.
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. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler ...
Gupta Dynasty Family Tree – Rulers. The Gupta Dynasty started with Gupta a long time ago. Gupta’s son, Ghatotkacha, ruled after him from 280 to 319 CE. Then, Ghatotkacha’s son, Chandragupta I, took over and ruled from 319 to 335 CE.
Sep 10, 2020 · The prashasti tells us (in lines 28-30) that the Gupta Dynasty was founded by Maharaja Shri Gupta, who was succeeded by Maharaja Ghatotakacha Gupta. They were both lesser rulers as seen from their title. Samudra Gupta then tells us of his father Maharajadhiraja Chandra Gupta and his mother, the Lichchhavi Princess, Kumaradevi.
The Gupta Empire was believed to be a dynasty of the Vaishya caste, the third of the four Hindu castes representing merchants and farmers. Founded by Sri Gupta c. 240-280 CE, there are contradictory theories regarding the original homeland of the Guptas.
The ruling dynasty of the empire was founded by Gupta and the most notable rulers of the dynasty were Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta I and Skandagupta.
The early records of the Gupta dynasty do not describe "Gupta" as their family's name: it is possible that the family came to be known as Gupta simply because the names of their kings bore the suffix "-gupta", or after the dynasty's founder Gupta.
