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The document provides an overview of the Gupta dynasty, highlighting key rulers such as Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II, along with their contributions to culture, administration, and economy. It mentions the introduction of gold and silver coins, the establishment of Nalanda University, and significant cultural figures like Kalidasa. The document also touches on the Vakataka dynasty as contemporaries of the Guptas and their influence on Buddhism and Brahmanism.

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The document provides an overview of the Gupta dynasty, highlighting key rulers such as Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II, along with their contributions to culture, administration, and economy. It mentions the introduction of gold and silver coins, the establishment of Nalanda University, and significant cultural figures like Kalidasa. The document also touches on the Vakataka dynasty as contemporaries of the Guptas and their influence on Buddhism and Brahmanism.

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GUPTAS, CHALUKYAS & Guptas (310 AD-540AD) *Founder: Sri Gupta —~ Son: Ghatotkach Guptas ruled over Madhyadesha (Uttar ‘Pradesh+Madhya Pradesh+Bihar Chandragupta-| (319-334 AD) ‘Title: Mahargjadhiraja “Married to: Kumaradevi CLichhvi Princess) + Started Gupta Era in 320 AD/319 AD *Gold’coins; Dinars «Most no. of gold coins started by them Samudragupta (335-380 AD) - Greatest and most powerful king of the dynasty * Record of his reign in —> Prayag Prasasti (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) Never defeated Composed by Harisena poet) +Napoleoniof India: said by VA Smith Titles: Kavirgja, Param Bhagavat, Sarva=rqj-ochchetta Cuprooter of all King), Lichchavi dauhitra King of poets + He has been shown playing Veena,on Coins + He performed Ashwamedha Yajna Ayrist + cin Asvamedha Coin Marriage Coin (Ciaran, “Stmudragupta” —— Chandragupta:! on Stayer Rhino Slayer Battie Axe type Chandragupta-tt Kumaragupto-! Samudragupta Gupta Gold Coins Ast to introduce Chandragupta Il (380-414 AD) T° Copper coins Achieved power by assassinating his brother CRamgupta) and Saka invader Married brother's wife: Dhruvadevi - During his reign: Introduced watermark, formed matrimonial alliance by marrying off his daughter Prabhavati Gupta with Vataka Prince Rudrasena Il KUSHANAS R Port ‘Bharuch port) Indirectly ruled by Guptas after the death of ‘Rudrasena ll > Wife ascended the throne Gupta era is also known ad Golden age/era * Ist Gupta to issue Silver coins, after the victory over Sakas Mehrauli: tron Pillar Inscription —> Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) ‘Navratnas: + Amarsimha CLexicographer) * Sanku CArchitect) *Dhanvantri cenysician) —_* Varahamihira Astronomer) * Harisena (Court poet) *Vararuchi (Grammarian, Sanskrit scholar) + Kalidas + Vetalbhatta ®Bhuktis Cunder the charge of Uparika) Divided into districts \Vishayas Cunder the charge of VishayaPatis) Decentralised Administration Senabhaktam one . fithis Cunder the charge of Nagarpati) Thelarmy was to belFed by people whenever it'passed ‘through a countryside Cvillage) Villages Cunder the charge of Gramika) Important Officers * Kumaramatyas: Provincial Officer (most important officer) *(Mahadanda Nayaka: Officer responsible\for punishment(Mr. of Justice) */Sandhivigrahika: The officer of War and Justice: Nagara Shresthi: Chief banker (this post was‘not held by Harisena) ‘Economy + Issued large no. of gold coins Mishti: Form of forced labour Taxes: + Halivarika: to be paid by one who + Bhaga: 1/6th of theproduce'to be paid by cultivators gwned plough ~Bhoga: periodic supplies of Fruit/flowers to the King =. Udakabhaga: Tax on water + Bali: oppressive + Hirayana: Tax for special purpose ~Uparikara: Extra tax +Visnti: form of Forced labour Culture Idol of Varah: the great boar “Built'by: Chandragupta Il Avatar of Vishnu «In Udaygiri, Vidisha, MP Repeated attack of Hunas is considered as one of the ‘main reason for the decline of Guptas ‘Bhitargaon Temple; Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh “Dedicated to Lord Krishna “Also'known as Brick Temple Cone of the oldest) The first known inscriptional evidence of ‘the practice of Sati is the Eran’ Pillar) Inserption CMP) of ‘Bhanugupte, which dates back to the Sth Century CE Vataka Dynasty (250-500 AD) -Feudatories of Satvahannas Total puranas: 18 -Were the Contemporaries of Gupta + Written by: Sage Vyasa -Followed Brahamanism but also patronised ‘Budhism © Compiled in: 3rd-10th- Century AD -Ruled in the Central and Souther Part of Inida -(nPuranas they have 'been'mentionedias: Vindhyakas “Founder: Vindhyashakti -Last Prominent Ruler: Prabhavatigupta -The rock-cut Buddhist Viharas and Chaityas of Ajanta Caves were built under the patronage of Vakataka king, Harishena Oe Oar tnaey abo ot Rees

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