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Rulers of the Gupta Dynasty

  • Sri Gupta (c. 240–280 CE) founded the Gupta dynasty.
  • Ghatotkacha (c. 280–320 CE) succeeded Sri Gupta.
  • Chandragupta I (c. 320–335 CE) was the first major ruler who expanded the empire through marriage with Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi.
2

Administration and Society

  • The king was the head of the administration and advised by ministers.
  • Empire divided into provinces called Bhuktis, administered by Uparikas.
  • Villages were governed by Gramikas.
3

Religion, Art, and Culture

  • Gupta kings followed a policy of religious tolerance; Buddhism and Jainism were respected.
  • There was a revival of Vedic religion and practices like idol worship and incarnations (Dasavatara).
  • Temples were built and large donations were made to Brahmanas.
4

Science, Technology, and Economy

  • Significant progress in science and technology during the Gupta age.
  • Aryabhatta contributed to mathematics and astronomy; he proposed Earth's rotation.
  • Varahamihira worked in astronomy and astrology.

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The Gupta Dynasty began with SriThe Gupta Empire was divided intoSociety was divided into four varnasThe Gupta period is known asThe Vakatakas ruled the Deccan

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