Rise Of Gupta Dynasty - Vakatakas And Huna Invasions

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Chandragupta I was the first prominent ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He strengthened his power by marrying Kumaradevi, a princess of the Lichchhavi clan. This matrimonial alliance helped him expand his …

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The Allahabad Pillar Inscription, also known as the Prayaga Prashasti, was composed by Samudragupta’s court poet Harisena in Sanskrit. It gives a detailed account of Samudragupta’s military conquests,…

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Samudragupta launched a southern campaign where he defeated several rulers of South India, including the Pallavas. However, instead of annexing their kingdoms, he allowed them to rule as subordinates …

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After expanding his empire through numerous conquests, Samudragupta assumed the titles of Maharajadhiraja and Vikramanka. He also performed the Asvamedha (horse sacrifice) to proclaim his imperial pow…

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Chandragupta II expanded the Gupta Empire through both military conquests and political alliances. He defeated the Saka rulers of Gujarat and Kathiawar, bringing western India under Gupta control. He …

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Prabhavati Gupta, daughter of Chandragupta II, was married to Rudrasena II of the Vakataka dynasty. After her husband’s death, she ruled as regent for her minor sons. With support from her father, she…

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The Gupta Empire was divided into large provinces called Bhuktis or Desas. Each Bhukti was governed by an official known as Uparika. Smaller administrative units included districts and villages, with …

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The main source of income for the Gupta state was land revenue. The state collected taxes from agricultural produce. However, land grants called Agraharas were given to Brahmanas and temples, which we…