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प्रश्न
With reference to the Age of the Guptas, answer the following questions.
Explain how Chandragupta II expanded his empire.
उत्तर
Chandragupta II inherited the military genius of his father and extended the Gupta empire by conquest of his own. He annexed the territories of Sakas of Malwa, Gujarat, and Saurashtra. For this, he was given the title ‘ Sakari’ or conqueror of Sakas. According to noted historian, Dr. Vincent Smith, “the annexation of Saurashtra and Malwa not only added to the empire, provinces of exceptional wealth and fertility but opened up access to the ports of the western coast; and thus placed Chandragupta II in direct touch with the seaborne commerce with Europe through Egypt.” Chandragupta-II entered into matrimonial alliances as a part of his foreign policy. He married Kuberanaga of the Naga family. The Nagas were a powerful ruling clan and this matrimonial alliance helped the Gupta ruler in expanding his empire. The marriage of Chandragupta’s daughter, Prabhavati with the Vakataka ruler, Rudrasena II helped him to establish his political influence in the Deccan.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which Gupta ruler defeated the Hunas?
Mention the main conquests of Pulakesin II.
Name the two sects into which Buddhism got split during Kanishka’s reign.
The reign of Chandragupta n marks the zenith of the Gupta glory. In this context briefly describe his conquests and the extent of his Empire.
Harshavardhana not only brought the greater part of northern India under his direct rule, he also consolidated his dominions by efficient administrative machinery.
In this context explain:
His Conquests and Extent of his Empire
Give two distinguishing features of the Gupta Sculpture.
With reference to progress in art and architecture during and after the Gupta period, describe the following:
Vishnu Temple at Deogarh and common architectural features of temples of this period.
With reference to progress in art and architecture during and after the Gupta period, describe the following:
Characteristic features of sculpture of this period.
There are many sources to reconstruct the Age of the Guptas and Harsha’s times. In this context explain:
Hiuen Tsang’s Memoirs with particular reference to his description of the Fifth Buddhist Assembly at Kanauj.
With reference to the Gupta administration, mention briefly:
Provincial and District Administrative Machinery
