What did the Gupta Empire encompass?

The Gupta Empire during the rule of Srigupta (circa 240 – 280 CE) comprised only Magadha and probably a part of Bengal too. Like the Mauryas and other Magadha kings who preceded him, Srigupta ruled from Pataliputra, close to modern day Patna. read more

Chandra Gupta I (320 - 330 AD) had dominion over Ayodhya, Vaisali and Pataliputra. Samudra Gupta ( 330 -380 AD) added territories both to the West and East including Mathura. In addition, he established tributes all along the Eastern Seaboard. Chandra Gupta II (380 - ~420 AD) extended the kingdom westward all the way to Gujarat. read more

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire, existing from approximately 240 to 590 CE. At its zenith from approximately 319 to 550 CE it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is called the Golden Age of India. read more

The Gupta Period of India was not characterized by enormous material wealth or by elaborate trade activity. It was defined by creativity. Flourishing arts, fabulous literature, and stupendous scholars are just a few of the things that marked the period. In 185 B.C.E., the Mauryan empire collapsed when the last of the Mauryan kings was assassinated. read more