Chandragupta I:319-334 AD
• He was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja.
• He strengthened his kingdom by matrimonial alliance with the powerful
family of Lichchhavis who were the rulers of Mithila. His marriage to Lichchhvi
princess Kumaradevi, brought to him enormous power, resources and prestige
He took advantage of the situation and occupied the whole of fertile Gangetic
Valley.
• He started the Gupta Era in 319-20 AD.
• Chandragupta I was able to establish his authority over Magadha, Prayaga
and Saketa.
• Original type of Gold Coins (Dinaras): Chandragupta 1-Kumardevi type.
• He was the first Gupta ruler to assume the title of Maharajadhiraja.
• He strengthened his kingdom by matrimonial alliance with the powerful
family of Lichchhavis who were the rulers of Mithila. His marriage to Lichchhvi
princess Kumaradevi, brought to him enormous power, resources and prestige
He took advantage of the situation and occupied the whole of fertile Gangetic
Valley.
• He started the Gupta Era in 319-20 AD.
• Chandragupta I was able to establish his authority over Magadha, Prayaga
and Saketa.
• Original type of Gold Coins (Dinaras): Chandragupta 1-Kumardevi type.
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