Which dynasty ruled India between 320 AD and 550 AD?

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  1. Mauryan Dynasty
  2. Hoysala Dynasty
  3. Magadha Dynasty
  4. Gupta Dynasty

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Option 4 : Gupta Dynasty
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The correct answer is the Gupta Dynasty.

Key Points

  • The Gupta Dynasty ruled India between 320 AD and 550 AD.
  • The Gupta empire was founded by Sri Gupta. 

Additional Information

  • The Gupta Empire rose in Magadha around the 4th century AD and covered the greater part of Northern India.
  • The Gupta Period is popularly known as the ‘Golden Age of India’.
  • There is very little information about the first two rulers of the Gupta dynasty.
  • The important rulers of the Gupta dynasty were:
    • Chandragupta I - (320 - 330 A.D.)
    • Samudragupta - (330 - 380 A.D.)
    • Chandragupta II - (380 - 415 A.D.)
    • Kumaragupta - (415 - 455 A.D.)

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