Gupta Dynasty

Gupta Empire
320 CE–550 CE
The Gupta Empire at its greatest extent
Capital		Pataliputra
Languages		Sanskrit (literary and academic); Prakrit (vernacular)
Religion		Hinduism Buddhism Jainism
Government		Monarchy
Maharajadhiraja
•	240s–280s	Sri-Gupta
•	319–335	Chandragupta I
•	540–550	Vishnu Gupta
Historical era		Ancient India
•	Established	320 CE
•	Disestablished	550 CE
Area		3,500,000 km² (1,351,358 sq mi)
Preceded by Succeeded by Mahameghavahana dynasty Kanva dynasty Kushan Empire Bharshiva dynasty Western Satraps Later Guptas Maukhari Maitraka Pushyabhuti Mathara dynasty Varman dynasty Kalachuris
Today part of		India  Pakistan  Bangladesh    Nepal

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire, founded by Sri Gupta, which existed at its zenith from approximately 320 to 550 CE and covered much of the Indian subcontinent. The peace and prosperity created under the leadership of the Guptas enabled the pursuit of scientific and artistic endeavors. This period is called the Golden Age of India and was marked by extensive inventions and discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy that crystallized the elements of what is generally known as Hindu culture.Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II were the most notable rulers of the Gupta dynasty. The 4th century CE Sanskrit poet Kalidasa credits the Guptas with having conquered about twenty-one kingdoms, both in and outside India, including the kingdoms of Parasikas, the Hunas, the Kambojas, tribes located in the west and east Oxus valleys, the Kinnaras, Kiratas etc.