Chandragupta I (AD 319-335)

  • Gupta Dynasty
  • The fall of kushana empire towards the middle of 3rd century AD led to the estemblished of the empire of Guptas.
  • Although the Gupta Empire was not as large as the Maurya, it kept North India politically United for more than a century.
  • Their period is generally regarded as the golden age of Hindunism.
  • Gupta belonged to the Vaishya Gate.
  • Sri Gupta was the founder of Gupta Dynasty. Sri Gupta was followed by his son Ghatotkacha and he was followed by his son Chandragupta. Both used the simple title of Maharaja.
  • He greatly raised the power and presitage of his dyansty by his matromonial  alliance and conquest. He married to Lichchhavi princess Kumara Devi and issued Chandragupta I , Kumaradevi type gold coins (Dinaras).
  • Chandragupta-I  is also said to have started a new era Gupta Era, which starts from 26th February AD 320, the coronation date of Chandragupta I.
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