320 CE – 550 CECapital: Pataliputra

Gupta Dynasty

The Gupta Empire is often called the Golden Age of India. It was a period of extraordinary achievement in mathematics, astronomy, art, literature, and philosophy. The concept of zero, the decimal system, and the works of Kalidasa all flourished under Gupta patronage.

Key Events

320 CE

Establishment of the Gupta Empire

Chandragupta I establishes the Gupta dynasty, ushering in the Golden Age of India.

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Notable Personalities

Mathematician & Astronomer

Aryabhata

The pioneering mathematician and astronomer of the Gupta period.

476 CE – 550 CE
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