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Chandragupta I

r. c. 320 CE · 4th century

Chandragupta I was the ruler who established the Gupta Empire as a major power in northern India around 320 CE. He took the title of maharajadhiraja and strengthened his position through marriage to a Licchavi princess. His reign began the expansion continued by his son Samudragupta.

Chandragupta I
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