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The Golden Age: The Gupta Empire

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

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Important Rulers of the Gupta Empire

  • Chandragupta I founded the Gupta Empire in 320 CE by uniting through marriage and conquest.
  • Samudragupta expanded the empire through military campaigns and is called the 'Indian Napoleon'.
  • Chandragupta II, also known as Vikramaditya, defeated the Shakas and brought prosperity. He had the Navaratnas in his court.
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Gupta Administration

  • The empire was divided into provinces (Bhuktis), districts (Vishayas), and villages (Gramas).
  • Provinces were governed by Uparikas, and districts by Vishayapatis.
  • Villages were managed by Gramapatis.
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Society and Economy

  • Society was divided into rigid castes. The position of women and Shudras declined.
  • Untouchables like the Chandalas lived outside villages and were looked down upon.
  • Trade flourished both within India and with foreign countries like Rome, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
4

Religion, Art, and Literature

  • The Gupta kings followed Hinduism (especially Vishnu and Shiva) but were tolerant of other religions.
  • Temples like Deogarh, Sanchi, and Bhitargaon were built during this time.
  • Cave paintings at Ajanta and Bagh show scenes from Buddha’s life and daily life.

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