Biography of the Gupta Family

I. Early Years

A. The Gupta Empire rises in he 320s BC.

B. Chandragupta I conquers the northern kingdoms.

C. The Gupta Empire becomes the largest empire since the Mauryans.

II. Significant Events

A. Chandragupta unites India.

B. The Guptas split India into provinces led by royal governors.

C. This ruling strategy keeps the Guptas in power.

D. The empire enters it golden age.

III. Personal Attributes

A. Wise- The Guptas used a wise method to unite their empire, and it kep them in power.

B. Powerful- The Guptas were clearly powerful, as they ruled India for a long time.

IV. Contributions to History

A. The Gupta golden age resulted in some of the greatest achievements in Indian history.

B. Students from the University in Nalanda learned to question patients about their problem, stitch up wounds, find cures, and become skilled at surgery. Some of these methods are still used today.

C. Gupta literature spread beyond India as far as Persia and Greece. The famous story of Aladdin came from India.

D. The Guptas made great achievments in the areas of painting and sculpture.

V. My Impressions

The Gupta family was a powerful line of leaders. They used good ruling methods and allowed India to enter a golden age, where India could advance in creative areas greatly.