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The Age of the Guptas

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Overview

The Gupta imperial age spans about two centuries from the early fourth century CE and is known as the classical or golden age of Indian history. It was a period of political strength, decentralised administration, growth in education, science, art, architecture and Sanskrit literature, and the rise

Key Concepts

Fa

Fa-hien was the earliest Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II. He visited Mathura, Kannauj, Kapilavastu, Kushinagar,

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription

The Allahabad Pillar Inscription, also called Prayaga Prashasti, was composed by Harisena in praise of Samudragupta. It describes his conquests and th

Chandragupta I was the first independent

Chandragupta I was the first independent Gupta king and held the title Maharajadhiraja. He strengthened the empire through marriage to Kumaradevi, a L

Samudragupta

Samudragupta, the son of Chandragupta I, was a great conqueror, musician and patron of arts. His empire stretched from Brahmaputra to Yamuna and Chamb

Chandragupta II

Chandragupta II, also called Vikramaditya and Sakari, annexed the Saka territories of Malwa, Gujarat and Saurashtra. He married Kuberanaga and his dau

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the rise and expansion of the Gupta Empire
  • Describe the contributions of Fa-hien and the Allahabad Pillar Inscription as sources
  • Explain the achievements of Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II, Kumaragupta and Skandagupta
  • Describe the Gupta system of administration and its decentralised nature
  • Recognise the importance of Nalanda University in ancient education

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Key topics in The Age of the Guptas include Major Events in Gupta Dynasty, The Age of Guptas - Complete Overview, Major Gupta Rulers and Key Events. These are the concepts ICSE Class 9 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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