Gupta Empire It was in 320 A.D. when the Gupta Dynasty came to prominence, a new era of imperial unity started again. The period which intervened between the fall of the Kushanas and the rise of the Gupta Empire is called 'Dark Age' in Indian history. Origin of the Guptas Not much is known … [Read more...]
Short Biography of Chandragupta I
Chandragupta I was the first of the imperial Gupta Empire Kings ruling over a territory much larger in size. To some historians, the Gupta Era was founded to mark the Commencement of the reign of Chandragupta I as the founder of the Gupta Empire. The new Era was adopted in due course by the … [Read more...]
Gupta Empire Art and Architecture
This article contains details of the Architecture of Gupta Empire, the Gupta Sculpture and the Art of Painting. Architecture of Gupta Empire The Gupta Age, being an age of intense religion interests, saw the construction of many temples and religious architectures. The excellence of Gupta … [Read more...]
Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya) – The Most Celebrated King of Gupta Empire
Chandragupta II (or Vikramaditya) was the most celebrated king of Gupta Empire. He was the son of the the Great Gupta Emperor - Samudragupta. His mother was Datta Devi. Historians are still confused if Chandragupta II was the eldest son of Samudragupta. Some of them have formulated a theory that … [Read more...]
Samudragupta (History of Samudragupta) - The Great King of Gupta Empire
King Samudragupta, known as Samudragupta the great, was the son of Chandragupta I. He was the son of Chandragupta I’s Lichchavi queen Kumaradevi and possibly was not the eldest son. From the "Allahabad Prasasthi" composed by Harishena, it is learnt that Chandragupta deliberately choose Samudragupta … [Read more...]
Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
In the beginning of the 4th century A.D., the Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) started a new era in the history of India. Various local powers who broke away from the Kushana authority formed independent kingdoms, some of whom where monarchies, while the others republicans. The kings of Gupta … [Read more...]
Decline and Downfall of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
Decline of the Gupta Empire “Empire, like human beings, has birth, rise and death.” The forces that worked towards the decline and downfall of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) are - the dissension in the ruling family, provincial rebellion, revolt for local independence, foreign invasions and economic … [Read more...]