Monday, March 23, 2026

Collection of facts about the Gupta Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the Gupta Empire (c. 240 - 579 AD). There are 12 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Based in northern India
  • Founded by Gupta (king)
  • Coincided with Pax Gupta
  • Canonization of Mahabharata and Ramayana
  • Puranas written in texts
  • Samudragupta reigned c. 335 - 375 AD
  • Gupta-Saka Wars (c. 375 - 385 AD)
  • Chandragupta II reigned c. 380 - 415 AD
  • Gupta-Kidarite Conflicts (c. 390 - 450 AD)
  • Kumaragupta I reigned c. 415 - 455 AD
  • Gupta-Hunnic Wars (c. 460 - 500AD)
  • Invaded by Alchon Huns late 490's AD