Learning Objectives. Explain the factors that contributed to the rise of the Gupta Empire ... meaning “King of Kings.” Chandragupta's son, Samudragupta, assumed the throne in 335 CE, and conquered several neighboring kingdoms; eventually, the Gupta Empire extended across the entire Indian subcontinent. read more
Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) Category: Gupta Empire By Ajay Goel In the beginning of the 4th century A.D., the Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) started a new era in the history of India. read more
The Gupta Empire, founded by Maharaja Sri Gupta, was an ancient Indian realm that covered much of the Indian Subcontinent from approximately 320-550 CE. Gupta rule, while solidified by territorial expansion through war, began a period of peace and prosperity marked by advancements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectics, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy. 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