Gupta Period
Gupta Period (319 AD-540 AD) The Guptas arose in Magadha and established a large , kingdom over the greater part of Northern India. Their rule lasted for more than 200 years. The founder of the dynasty was a person named Gupta . He used the simple title of Maharaja. Gupta was succeeded by his son Chatotkach , who also inherited the title of Maharaja. Chandragupta 1: 319-334 AD : first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja . His marriage to Lichchhvi princess Kumaradevi , brought to him enormous power, resources and prestige. establish his authority over Magadha, Prayaga and Saketa. Samudragupta: 335-380 AD : the greatest king of Gupta dynasty. most detailed and authentic record of his reign is preserved in the Prayaga Prasasti or Allahabad pillar inscription composed by his court poet Harisena . Samudragupta's military compaigns justify description of him as the ‘Nepoleon of India' by V.A. Smith. Samudragupta was a Vaishnavite According to the...