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Gupta Empire

Also known as Guptas, Gupta dynasty, Gupta

The Gupta Empire was a major state of northern India from the fourth to the sixth century CE, often regarded as a classical age of Indian culture. It is associated with achievements in Sanskrit literature, mathematics, astronomy and art. It has its own profile on the site and is also discussed as a later successor in the region once ruled by the Maurya Empire.

Gupta Empire
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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). Gupta Empire. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gupta-empire
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“Gupta Empire.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gupta-empire. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Gupta Empire.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/gupta-empire.
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