| Maharajadhiraja of the Gupta Empire | |
|---|---|
Imperial | |
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| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| First monarch | Chandragupta I (as the successor to the King of Magadha) |
| Last monarch | Vishnugupta |
| Formation | 319 CE 1704–1705 years ago |
| Abolition | 550 CE 1473–1474 years ago |
| Residence |
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| Appointer | Hereditary |
| Pretender(s) | Later Gupta dynasty |
The Gupta Empire (c. 319–550 CE) was a classical Indian Hindu empire.[1] The empire was founded by Sri Gupta in late 3rd century CE, but Chandragupta I is credited as real founder of dynasty. 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]
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]
- ^ Jha, D.N. (2002). Ancient India in Historical Outline. Delhi: Manohar Publishers and Distributors. pp. 149–73. ISBN 978-81-7304-285-0.
- ^ Raghu Vamsa v 4.60–75
- ^ N. Jayapalan, History of India, Vol. I, (Atlantic Publishers, 2001), 130.
- ^ Shastri, Ajay Mitra (1995). Inscriptions of the Śarabhapurīyas, Pāṇḍuvaṁśins, and Somavaṁśins: Introduction. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 107. ISBN 978-81-208-0635-1.