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Chandragupta II
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Chandragupta II, also known by his title Vikramaditya, as well as Chandragupta Vikramaditya, was the emperor of the Gupta Empire from c. 375 until his death in c. 415. Modern scholars generally identi
An 8 gram gold coin featuring Chandragupta II astride a caparisoned horse, with a bow in his left hand. The name Cha-gu-pta appears in the upper left
An 8 gram gold coin featuring Chandragupta II astride a caparisoned horse, with a bow in his left hand. The name Cha-gu-pta appears in the upper left quadrant.
The pillar inscribed with the Lakulisa Mathura Pillar Inscription, Mathura recording the installation of two Shiva Lingas by Udita Acharya in the "yea
The pillar inscribed with the Lakulisa Mathura Pillar Inscription, Mathura recording the installation of two Shiva Lingas by Udita Acharya in the "year 61 following the era of the Guptas in the reign of Chandragupta Vikramaditya, son of Samudragupta" (380 CE). Rangeshwar Temple. Mathura Museum. Mathura Museum.
Cave 6 and Cave 8 inscriptions at Udayagiri Caves mention the rule of Chandragupta II.
Cave 6 and Cave 8 inscriptions at Udayagiri Caves mention the rule of Chandragupta II.
The iron pillar of Delhi, which features an inscription of king Chandra, identified as Chandragupta II. It was installed as a victory pillar in the Qu
The iron pillar of Delhi, which features an inscription of king Chandra, identified as Chandragupta II. It was installed as a victory pillar in the Qutb complex by Sultan Iltutmish in the 13th century.
Kumaragupta I
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Kumaragupta I alias Mahendraditya was the Gupta emperor from c. 415 until his death in c. 455 CE. A son of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta II and Queen Dhruvadevi, he likely retained sovereignty over t
Chandragupta II
…and the noted Sanskrit poet Kalidasa may have been his court poet. The cave shrines at Udayagiri were also built during his rule. He was succeeded by Kumaragupta I. Chandragupta II was the second ruler of the dynasty to bear the name "Chandragupta", the first being his grandfather Chandragupta I. He was also simply…
Kumaragupta fighting a lion, as depicted on his gold coin
Kumaragupta fighting a lion, as depicted on his gold coin
Bilsad pillar inscription of Kumaragupta, in the Year 96 of the Gupta era (415-416 CE).
Bilsad pillar inscription of Kumaragupta, in the Year 96 of the Gupta era (415-416 CE).
Shivling with an inscription dedicated to gupta year "117" dating to kumaragupta I reign
Shivling with an inscription dedicated to gupta year "117" dating to kumaragupta I reign
Silver coin of Kumaragupta. Obv: Bust of King Kumaragupta with cap decorated with crescents. Rev: Garuda bird, circled by legend in Brahmi "Parama-bha
Silver coin of Kumaragupta. Obv: Bust of King Kumaragupta with cap decorated with crescents. Rev: Garuda bird, circled by legend in Brahmi "Parama-bhagavata rajadhiraja Sri Kumaragupta Mahendraditya" ("Most devout King of Kings Kumaragupta Mahendraditya").