After the break up of the Gupta empire North India was again divided into a number of independent states, chief among them being the States ruled by Maitrakas of Vallabhi, the Maukharis of Kannauj, the Gurjaras of Rajputana, the Gaudas of Bengal and the later Guptas of Malwa and Magadha and the Pushyabhutis of Thaneswar though, of course, Yasodharma also [...]
In this article we will discuss about the causes of the downfall of the Gupta empire. For nearly 250 years the Gupta empire provided political unity, good administration and economic and cultural progress to North India. The period, therefore, has been rightly regarded as the most glorious epoch in Indian history. But then it disappeared from the scene. The difficulties [...]
The following article will guide you to learn about why Gupta age is regarded as golden age of ancient India. Sources, Origin, Emperors and Extension of the Gupta Empire: Literature, both religious and secular, writings of foreign travellers, inscriptions, coins, monuments etc. constitute various sources of the history of the Guptas. Puranas, such as the Vayu-Purana, the Matsya-Purana and the [...]