Arrange the following Gupta emperors in the chronological order:
(i) Samudragupta
(ii) Kumaragupta-I
(iii) Chandragupta-I
(iv) Skandagupta
(v) Ghatotkachagupta
(vi) Chandragupta-II
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Important Points to Remember in Chapter -1 - The Age of the Guptas (320-550 AD) from Unique Academic Board History of India Solutions
The Age of the Guptas (320-550 AD)
1. After the Mauryan empire, the next empire that consolidated its power was the Gupta empire. The Gupta empire is known for the military expeditions by several rulers like Samudragupta, Vikramaditya, Kumar Gupta. Moreover, this period is also called the Golden Age of Art and Culture in the context of Indian Ancient History.
Major Gupta rulers and their achievements
| Name of Ruler | Resign | Achievements |
| Chandragupta 1st | 319-335 AD | He is said to be the real founder of the Gupta empire. Made Matrimonial alliance with Licchavi dynasty. |
| Samudragupta | 335-375AD | He has been called the Napoleon of India by V.A Smith. His victories have been mentioned in the Allahabad inscription of Harisena |
| Chandragupta Vikramaditya | 380-413AD | Clashed with the Saka dynasty and completely eradicated the same. Fa Hien visited his court. He is known to have scholars like Kalidas, Vishnu Sharma, Bharvi, Aryabhatta, etc in his court. |
| Kumaragupta | 415-455 AD | Constructed the famous Nalanda University. |
| Skandagupta | 455-467 AD | Fought against the Hunas. |
1. Society
The status of society deteriorated and many ill habits like Sati Practice, Bonded labor called Visthi were observed. Moreover, the number of taxes were also increased.
2. Culture
Regarding culture, this age was the golden age. The temple architecture styles called Nagara style, Dravidian style, Vesara style came into existence. Cave paintings were also done in Ajanta, Ellora, and Bagh.
