Gupta Empire

ancient Indian empire (c. 3rd century CE–575 CE)

former Brahmic abugida used for writing the Sanskrit language

'''''' (Devanagari: , lit. 'lineage of Raghu') is a Sanskrit epic poem (mahakavya) by the celebrated Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. Though an exact date of composition is unknown, the poet is presumed to have flourished in the 5th century CE. It narrates, in 19 sargas (cantos), the stories related to the Raghu dynasty, namely the family of Dilipa and his descendants up to Agnivarna, who include Raghu, Dasharatha and Rama.

stupa at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India

buddhist stupa in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

art of the Gupta Empire

one of the Pillars of Ashoka

historical period in South Asia from 318 CE to 700 CE

historic site in Prayagraj

thumb|The Pushyamitras lived on the banks of the Narmada River. thumb|Political situation in India in 450 CE. The Pushyamitras were a tribe who lived in Central India during the 5th century CE. Living on the banks of the river Narmada, they are believed to have posed a serious threat to the Gupta Empire during the late period of Kumaragupta I's reign.

village in Rajasthan, India