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Gupta Empire

Ancient Indian empire from 4th to 6th century CE
Ancient Indian empire from 4th to 6th century CE

The Gupta Empire was a significant ancient Indian empire that thrived from the early 4th century CE to the early 6th century CE. Known as the Golden Age of India, it was a period of great cultural and scholarly advancements, with notable rulers like Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II. The empire's decline was attributed to territorial losses and invasions by the Huna peoples.

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375
Reign of Rāmagupta in Gupta Empire

Rāmagupta ruled the Gupta Empire in 375 CE.

380
Chandragupta II Succeeds as the Gupta Ruler

Chandragupta II ascends to power as the ruler of the Gupta Empire and initiates a successful campaign to expand the empire towards the west. His reign is notable for advancements in art, literature, science, and the significant expansion of the empire's territory.

395
Rudrasimha III is Defeated

Rudrasimha III, the primary opponent of Chandragupta II, is defeated, leading to the elimination of major opposition. Subsequently, under Chandragupta II's leadership, the Gupta Empire's dominion extends from one coast to the other across the Indian subcontinent.

0400
Abhijñānaśākuntalam is Written

Abhijñānaśākuntalam, a famous Sanskrit play by Kālidāsa, dramatizing the story of Shakuntala from the Mahabharata, is composed. It is considered one of Kālidāsa's finest works and a masterpiece of Indian literature.

0415
Kumaragupta I succeeds as the Gupta ruler

Kumaragupta I ascends to the throne as the ruler of the Gupta Empire. His reign is notable for maintaining stability within the empire, despite not engaging in extensive conquests.

455
Huns invade the Gupta Empire

The Huns invaded the Gupta Empire, marking the beginning of the empire's decline and weakening of its society.

467
Skandagupta Comes to Power

Skandagupta rose to power and successfully defeated the Hun invasions, but the Gupta Empire's resources started to deplete, contributing to its decline.

480
Purugupta Succeeds as Gupta Ruler

Purugupta became the Gupta ruler after his brother's death, marking the beginning of a line of weak rulers who faced threats and attacks from external forces, leading to the empire being overrun by the Huns.

485
Hun Chief Toramana conquers parts of western India

In the latter half of the 5th century, the Hun chief Toramana successfully conquered large parts of western India, up to Eran near Bhopal in central India.

499
Publication of Aryabhatiya by Aryabhata

In 499 CE, the mathematician Aryabhata published his influential work Aryabhatiya, a significant treatise on Indian astronomy and mathematics. This work described revolutionary concepts such as the earth's movement around the sun, showcasing Gupta India's scientific achievements.

510
Defeat of Toramana by Bhanugupta

In 510, the Hun invader Toramana was defeated by Bhanugupta, a significant event in the resistance against the Alchon Huns in the Gupta Empire.

515
Mihirkula succeeds Toramana as Hun ruler

In 515 CE, Toramana was succeeded by his son Mihirkula, who was known as a tyrant ruler and a persecutor of Buddhists according to historical accounts.

528
Huns Driven Out of India by King Yashodharman

In 528, King Yashodharman from Malwa defeated and drove out the Huns from India, marking the end of their invasions and restoring stability in the region.

532
Yashodharman's Victory over Mihirkula

In 532 CE, Yashodharman of Malwa, a member of the Aulikara feudatory family, defeated Mihirkula and challenged the authority of the Guptas by setting up pillars of victory in northern India. This event marked a significant blow to the Gupta empire.

540
Huns Final Invasion of the Gupta Empire

The final invasion of the Huns marked a crucial event in the history of the Gupta Empire as it resulted in the rapid decline of the empire.

550
The Gupta Empire Ends

After a significant and prosperous rule lasting around 230 years, the Gupta Empire faced its downfall and came to an end.

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