Gupta Empire Historical Figures and Events

The video explores the Gupta Empire, known as India's Golden Age, highlighting its rise, cultural impact, and key rulers like Samudragupta and Chandragupta II. It discusses their conquests, contributions to art and literature, and the eventual decline due to Hun invasions. The establishment of Nalanda University is also covered.

What were the two large political entities that emerged after the decline of the Mauryan Empire?

• The Mughals and the Marathas

• The Cholas and the Pandyas

• The Guptas and the Mauryas

• The Kushanas and the Satavahanas

Which sources provide information about the Gupta dynasty?

• Only literary evidences

• Only inscriptions and coins

• Monuments and oral traditions

• Inscriptions, coins, monuments, and literary evidences

Who was the first important ruler of the Gupta dynasty?

• Chandragupta I

• Kumaragupta

• Samudragupta

• Chandragupta II

Samudragupta is often compared to which historical figure due to his conquests?

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

• Napoleon

• Julius Caesar

What title did Chandragupta II earn after defeating the Saka kings?

• Napoleon of India

• Maharajadhiraja

• Sakari

• Vikramaditya

Which famous poet was part of Chandragupta II's court?

• Kabir

• Valmiki

• Kalidasa

• Tulsidas

What was the main challenge faced by Skandagupta during his reign?

• Natural disasters

• Economic decline

• Internal rebellions

• Huna invasions

Which tribe's invasions contributed to the decline of the Gupta Empire?

• Cholas

• Mughals

• Rajputs

• Hunas

What was the significance of the University of Nalanda during the Gupta period?

• It was the capital of the Gupta Empire

• It was a military base

• It was a major center of learning with 13,000 students

• It was a major trade center

During which period was the University of Nalanda founded?

• The British Raj

• The Mughal Empire

• The Mauryan Empire

• The Indian Golden Age