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Who left a valuable account of the social, economic, and religious conditions of the Gupta empire?
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?
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?
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?
Which inscription refers to the achievements of Chandragupta I?
What is the most important source for the reign of Samudragupta?
What is the most important source for the reign of Samudragupta?
Which Chinese traveler visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II?
Which Chinese traveler visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II?
What is the Allahabad Pillar Inscription mainly about?
What is the Allahabad Pillar Inscription mainly about?
Who composed the 33 lines of the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
Who composed the 33 lines of the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
What title was associated with Chandragupta I to indicate his extensive conquests?
What title was associated with Chandragupta I to indicate his extensive conquests?
Who was considered to be the founder of the Gupta era?
Who was considered to be the founder of the Gupta era?
What does the Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mention about Chandragupta I?
What does the Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mention about Chandragupta I?
Who was considered the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta dynasty?
Who was considered the greatest of the rulers of the Gupta dynasty?
What does the Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mention about Samudragupta?
What does the Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription mention about Samudragupta?
Which ruler was the first to be called 'Maharajadhiraja'?
Which ruler was the first to be called 'Maharajadhiraja'?
'The coins issued by Gupta kings contain legends and figures.' What do these coins provide interesting details about?
'The coins issued by Gupta kings contain legends and figures.' What do these coins provide interesting details about?
What is described in the inscription on the Asokan pillar?
What is described in the inscription on the Asokan pillar?
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Fa-Hien
Fa-Hien
A Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India during the Gupta period and left valuable accounts of social, economic, and religious conditions.
Mudhrakshasam
Mudhrakshasam
An ancient literary work that provides valuable information regarding the rise of the Gupta dynasty.
The Puranas
The Puranas
Ancient Sanskrit texts that contain information about the royal genealogical history of Gupta kings.
Meherauli Iron Pillar Inscription
Meherauli Iron Pillar Inscription
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Allahabad Pillar inscription
Allahabad Pillar inscription
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Chandragupta II
Chandragupta II
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Describing Samudragupta's personality and achievements
Describing Samudragupta's personality and achievements
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Harisena
Harisena
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Maharajadhiraja
Maharajadhiraja
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Chandragupta I
Chandragupta I
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Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription
Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription
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Samudragupta
Samudragupta
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Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription
Meherauli Iron Pillar inscription
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Chandragupta I
Chandragupta I
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Legends and figures on Gupta coins
Legends and figures on Gupta coins
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Ashokan pillar inscription
Ashokan pillar inscription
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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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Test your knowledge about the Gupta Empire with questions about its sources, achievements of rulers like Samudragupta and Chandragupta II, the significance of Fahien's visit to India, administration, society, economy, literature, art, architecture, and scientific developments.
