The Gupta Empire: Achievements and Administration
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Who left a valuable account of the social, economic, and religious conditions of the Gupta empire?

  • Visakadatta
  • Chandragupta II
  • Fahien (correct)
  • Samudragupta
  • Which literary work provides information regarding the rise of the Guptas?

  • Allahabad Pillar inscription
  • The Puranas
  • Mudhrakshasam (correct)
  • Devichandraguptam
  • Which source throws light on the royal genealogy of the Gupta kings?

  • The Puranas (correct)
  • Devichandraguptam
  • Mudhrakshasam
  • Meherauli Iron Pillar Inscription
  • Which inscription refers to the achievements of Chandragupta I?

    <p>Meherauli Iron Pillar Inscription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important source for the reign of Samudragupta?

    <p>Allahabad Pillar inscription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Chinese traveler visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II?

    <p>Fahien</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Allahabad Pillar Inscription mainly about?

    <p>Describing the personality and achievements of Samudragupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who composed the 33 lines of the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?

    <p>Harisena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What title was associated with Chandragupta I to indicate his extensive conquests?

    <p>Maharajadhiraja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was considered to be the founder of the Gupta era?

    <p>Chandragupta I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mention about Chandragupta I?

    <p>His extensive conquests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was considered the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta dynasty?

    <p>Samudragupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mention about Samudragupta?

    <p>His extensive conquests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler was the first to be called 'Maharajadhiraja'?

    <p>Chandragupta I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The coins issued by Gupta kings contain legends and figures.' What do these coins provide interesting details about?

    <p>Titles and sacrifices performed by Gupta monarchs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described in the inscription on the Asokan pillar?

    <p>Circumstances of Samudragupta's accession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sources of Information on the Gupta Empire

    • Chinese traveler Fa-xian left a valuable account of the social, economic, and religious conditions of the Gupta empire.
    • The literary work "Devichandraguptam" provides information regarding the rise of the Guptas.

    Inscriptions and Pillars

    • The Allahabad Pillar Inscription throws light on the royal genealogy of the Gupta kings.
    • The Allahabad Pillar Inscription refers to the achievements of Chandragupta I.
    • The inscription on the Asokan pillar describes the reign of Samudragupta.

    Rulers and Their Titles

    • Chandragupta I was associated with the title "Maharajadhiraja" to indicate his extensive conquests.
    • Samudragupta was considered the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta dynasty.
    • Chandragupta I was considered the founder of the Gupta era.

    Inscriptions and Rulers

    • The Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mentions Chandragupta I's military achievements and his reign.
    • The Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription describes Samudragupta's military conquests.
    • The Allahabad Pillar Inscription was composed by Harishena.

    Coins of the Gupta Kings

    • Coins issued by Gupta kings contain legends and figures that provide interesting details about the rulers' titles, their achievements, and their reigns.

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