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The later succession of the Gupta rulers is unclear, but the last ruler, Vishnugupta, loses power in 550. In addition to the Hun invasion, competition from the Vakatakas and Yashodharmans contributes to the Gupta's decline.
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one of the earliest-built Hindu temples still standing today: Construction begins on the Dashavatara Temple in Deogarh, which famously represents the ornate Gupta style of architecture
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Skandagupta dies and is succeeded by his brother, Purugupta. This begins a line of weak rulers who are threatened and attacked by outside forces, and much of the empire is overrun by the Hun.
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After assuming power, Skandagupta quickly crushes the Huna invasion, but this drains the Gupta resources and contributes to the empire's decline. In particular, the coinage minted under Skandagupta quickly loses value after the invasion.
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Skandagupta, son of Kumaragupta, succeeds his father as ruler of the Gupta empire, and is considered the last of the great Gupta rulers. He defeats the Pushyamitras but is then threatened by the Huna, also known as the White Huns.
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Skandagupta, son of Kumaragupta, succeeds his father as ruler of the Gupta empire, and is considered the last of the great Gupta rulers. He defeats the Pushyamitras but is then threatened by the Huna, also known as the White Huns.
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Chandragupta II's second son, assumes power after his father. Towards the end of his reign, a regional tribe called the Pushyamitras rise in power and threaten his rule.
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one of Samudragupta's many sons, succeeds as Maharajadhiraja. (king of kings). He successfully begins a campaign to expand the empire west, but his reign is remembered primarily for the proliferation of art, literature, and science.
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Samudragupta, succeeds his father (Chandragupta) and rules for about forty-five years. He expanded the borders of the empire by conquering over twenty kingdoms.
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the Mauryan empire stood its grounds from starting out in 322 BCE ancient India which was ruled by the Maurya Dynasty.
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Chanakya, a Brahmin teacher, decides to destroy the Nanda Dynasty and guides a young man named Chandragupta Maurya in leading a guerilla campaign against the rulers which sparked a civil war, forcing the current ruler to exile.
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Chandragupta I ascends to the throne of the northern Gupta territories. He creates a decent marriage to Kumaradevi, the princess of a rich ruling family in Magadha. This resulted in a healthy wealth and political advantage which allows him to start conquering the small Indian kingdoms, and he eventually spreads his rule from the Ganges River to Prayaga. He assumes the imperial title king of kings.
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At just 22 years old, Bindusara inherits rule over the empire. He expands the empire south conquering sixteen states and nearly all of the Indian peninsula. Only four kingdoms resist him,
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Asoka, inherits the throne after the death of his father Bindusara. He proves himself to be a brilliant military commander and quickly crushes multiple revolts against his rule.
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Although successful, over 100,000 soldiers and civilians are killed in the conquest. Asoka personally witnesses the consequences of his aggression and decides to renounce war. He converts to Buddhism and sends missionaries to spread Buddhism throughout Asia.
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Asoka builds the Lion Capital of Asoka, a sculpture of four Indian lions back to back, at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath. This eventually becomes the symbol of India.
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Demetrius, a Greek king, conquers parts of Afghanistan and northwestern India. Demetrius forms the Indo-Greek Kingdom.
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Aryabhata is born ( one of the greatest mathematician-astronomers of the Indian classical age). He goes on to publish major works, including the Aryabhatiya, a compendium that covers arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry.
