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The Gupta's Dynasty(319 AD- 540 AD) In the Gupta Dynasty, we will discuss about the Important Rulers of Gupta Dynasty, Art of Gupta Dynasty, Architecture of Gupta Dynasty & Literature of Gupta Dynasty. Important Rulers:- Founder of Gupta dynasty was Sri Gupta. Sri Gupta belongs to the Vaishya Clan. After Kushanas comes the Gupta's Dynasty. Sri Guptas's son was Ghatotakacha and both has the title of MAHARAJA. ChandraGupta 1, also known as the  Greater Guptas was the son of Ghatotakacha . ChandraGupta 1, occupied whole of the Gangetic Valley. Also, ruled over Magadha,Saket & Prayag. Started Guptas ERA in 320 AD. Matrimonal Alliances: Kumaradevi - Gold Coins on his name. Lichchhavi - Princess from Nepal. Also, has the title of "Maharaja Dhiraj". Samudra Gupta, (335 AD - 380 AD) Prayag Prashasti (Poem of Praise), written by Harisena (Kaviraj). Napolean of India by Historian V.A Smith . Samudra Gupta also had a str

In the Post Mauryas, we are going to discuss about the Native, foreign and South rulers. Post Mauryas:- Native Rulers: Shunga Kanva Satvanas Foreign Rulers: Indo Greeks Sakas Parthians Kushanas South(Sangam) Rulers: Chola Empire Cheras Pandyas Native Rulers:- Shunga:- Founder of Shunga was Pushyamitra Shunga. Revived Orthodox Hinduism. Performed 2 "Ashwamedha" yajna. Agnimitra was the son of Pushyamitra Shunga. Kalidas wrote the book Malvika Agnimitra in Gupta Period. Architecture:- Gateway Railing of Sanchi Stupa. Bharhut Stupa (Only Broken Remains). Last Ruler was BevaBhuti. Kanva:- Vasudeva was the founder of Kanva and Minister of DevaBhuti. Last Ruler:- Sasurman Satvanas:- Next Dynasty was Ishvakas. Satvanas was founded by Simuka, also known as Andhras. Greatest Ruler was Gautamiputra Satkami. Amravati School of Arts was flourished. Schools:- Amravati  at  Satvahanaj Mathurs at Kushavas Gandhara at Kushanas.(

Mauryan Empire In Mauryan Empire, we will be studying Important Rulers , Mauryan Adminstration & Mauryan Architecture & Architecture. Important Rulers:- Founder of Mauryan Empire was Chandra Gupta Maurya . Dhanananda was defeated by Chandra Gupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya . The Real Name of Chanakya was Vishnu Gupta . In 305 BC , Chandra Gupta Defeated Sclucus Nikator . Chandra Gupta married to "Helen " who was the daughter of Sclucus Nikator & gifted 500 elephants & also took 4 important provinces from Sulucus Nikator. Chandra Gupta Maurya adopted Jainism in later stage of life. He also performed Santhara (Fastening till death) at  Shravanabelagola (In south). Sclucus Nikator sent "Megasthenes" (Greek Ambassador) who wrote "Indica" .(In the time of Chandra Gupta Mauraya). Bindusara was the son of Chandra Gupta. Bindusara defeated 16 kings in south upto Mysore. During the reign of Bindusara, a revolt to

Pre-Maurayas:- Haryak Dynasty, Shishunag dynasty,Nanda Dynasty Haryak Dynasty:-(544 BC) Rise of Madadh Empire. The founder of Haryak Dynasty was Bimbisara. Bimisara founded the city of "Rajgiri/Grivraja" and made it the Capital of Magadh. Bimisara used marriage alliances to expand his kingdom.He had three wives:- Kosala Licchavi Mudra clan Ajatshatru was the son who Bimbisara, who killed his father for the throne. Ajatshatru was also known as " Pitrahanta" and got the title Kunik. He used to weapons Mahashilakantak & Rathamshala. In the time of Ajatshatru, 1st Buddhist council was held. He was succeeded by his son "Ujjain". Ujjain was the founder of Patliputra and made it the capital of Magadha. Note:- Last Ruler of Haryak Dynasty was NAGA-DASAK. Shishunaga Dynasty:-(412-345 BC) Shishunaga was the founder of "Shishunaga Dynasty". He was the Minister of Naga-dasak and killed him. Shishunaga shifted c

Jainism is one of the crucial part of the History which is also known as Jain Dharma. The word "Jainism" is derived from a sanskrit word called "Jina".The Followers of Jainism are known as "Jains". Jainism Founder of Jainism was Rishabnath. Rishabnath was the 1st Tirathankar. His Emblem = Bull Tirathankar were known as Gurus.There were total 24 Tirathankars. 23rd Tiranthankar was Parshabnath. His Emblem was Snake. 24th Tiranthankar was Mahavir Jain also known as Vardhmaan .His Emblem was Lion . 19th Tiranthankar was Millinatha (Female). Her Emblem was Kumbh . Life of Mahavir Jain Childhood name was Vardhamna. Birth at Kundagram Musffarpur, Bihar in 540 BC . Father was Siddartha who belongs to Jnatrika Clan . Her Mother was Trishla , who was the Sister of Lishavi Prince, "Chitak". Mahavir Jain was married to Yoshadha and their daughter was Priyadarshana. At the age of 30 years he became ascetic and left his home

Buddhism is one of the very important topic of the ancient history. And in this post we are going to study this in a very compact manner. Buddhism Founder of Buddhism was Gautama Buddh. The "Buddh" means enlighted one. The Gautama Buddh was born in "Kapilvastu" in Lumbani Village in Nepal in 563 BC . The Father of Buddha was "Suddhodhan", who was the king of Kapilvastu. The Mother of Buddha was "Mahamaya" and she died after 7 days of Gautama's Birth. Mahamaya was from Kosala Dynasty . Foster Mother of Buddha was "Prajapati Gautami" . The Clan of the Buddha was "Shakya Clan" . At the Age of 16 years, he got married to "Yashodhara" . The Son of Buddha & Yashodhara was Rahul. At the age of 22, he lef this palace along with his horse whose name was "Kanthaka" and this event came to be known as "Mahabinishkarmana" which means "Great Reunciation". The Gurus of