List of Gupta emperors

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List of Gupta emperors

The Gupta Empire (c. 319–550 CE) was a classical Indian Hindu empire.[1] The dynasty was founded by Sri Gupta in late 3rd century CE, but Chandragupta I is credited as real founder of empire. The empire was lasted until 550 CE. The factors for the downfall of the empire were Hunnic invasions, dynastic dissensions, taxes, internal rebellions and decentralization.[2]

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Maharajadhiraja of the Gupta Empire
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Vishnugupta
540 CE  550 CE
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StyleHis Majesty
First monarchChandragupta I (as the successor to the King of Magadha)
Last monarchVishnugupta
Formation319 CE 1705–1706 years ago
Abolition550 CE 1474–1475 years ago
Residence
AppointerHereditary
Pretender(s)Later Gupta dynasty
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The Gupta Empire was vast and covered most of the Indian subcontinent. Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II and Skandagupta were some of its mightiest rulers. It brought about a golden era to the region, resulting in technological advancements and cultural improvements.[3] Gupta emperors generally used the title Maharajadhiraja.[4]

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Gupta Empire at its greatest expansion, c. 400 CE

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RulerReign (CE)Notes
Sri-Gupta IThumbc.late 3rd century CEFounder of the dynasty.
GhatotkachaThumb280/290–319 CESecond king of Gupta Dynasty
Chandra-Gupta IThumb319–335 CEHis title Maharajadhiraja ("king of great kings") suggests that he was the first emperor of the dynasty. It is not certain how he turned his small ancestral kingdom into an empire, although a widely accepted theory among modern historians is that his marriage to Licchavi princess Kumaradevi helped him extend his political power.
Samudra-GuptaThumb335–375 CEDefeated several kings of northern India, and annexed their territories to his empire. He also marched along the south-eastern coast of India, advancing as far as the Pallava kingdom. In addition, he subjugated several frontier kingdoms and tribal oligarchies. His empire extended from Ravi River in the west to the Brahmaputra River in the east, and from the Himalayan foothills in the north to central India in the south-west; several rulers along the south-eastern coast were his tributaries.
KachaThumbmid 4th century CERival brother/king, possibly an usurper, there are coins who attest him as ruler; possibly identical with Samudra-Gupta.
Rama-Gupta
Chandra-Gupta II VikramadityaThumb375–415 CEContinued the expansionist policy of his father Samudragupta: historical evidence suggests that he defeated the Western Kshatrapas, and extended the Gupta empire from the Indus River in the west to the Bengal region in the east, and from the Himalayan foothills in the north to the Narmada River in the south.
Kumara-Gupta IThumb415–455 CEHe seems to have maintained control of his inherited territory, which extended from Gujarat in the west to Bengal region in the east.
Skanda-GuptaThumb455–467 CEIt is stated that he restored the fallen fortunes of the Gupta family, which has led to suggestions that during his predecessor's last years, the Empire may have suffered reverses, possibly against the Pushyamitras or the Hunas. He is generally considered the last of the great Gupta Emperors.
Puru-Gupta467–473 CE
Kumara-Gupta II KramadityaThumb473–476 CE
Buddha-GuptaThumb476–495 CEHe had close ties with the rulers of Kannauj and together they sought to run the Alchon Huns (Hunas) out of the fertile plains of Northern India.
Narasimha-Gupta BaladityaThumb495–530 CE
Kumara-Gupta III530–540 CE
Vishnu-Gupta CandradityaThumb540–550 CE
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