1. The Reign of The Maharajadhiraja
Chandragupta The First
The King of Kings
2. History
Personal Life
Chandragupta 1 married
Kumaradevi, a princess
of the Lichchavi tribe.
He adopted the title of
‘Maharajadhiraja’ which,
in english, means ‘the
king of kings’
Empire
He was the first powerful
ruler of the Gupta
dynasty. His empire
extended from Magadha
(Bihar) to Prayag
(Allahabad).
3. Basic Life
Chandragupta 1
King of Kings
Most prominent ruler of
the Gupta dynasty. Like
all Gupta rulers, patron
of arts, sciences and
religion. Hinduism
reached its Golden Age.
Marriage
Married to Kumara Devi
Married to Kumara Devi
of the Lichchavi tribe to
strengthen foundations
between neighbouring
and flourishing
kingdoms.
Sources
Archaeological and
Literary Sources
Coins picturing him
and his wife.
Accounts of Fa Hien.
4. 320 AD
The Gupta Dynasty
Starts
320 AD
Chandragupta 1 is
born.
321-354
Reign of
Chandragupta 1
355 AD
Chandragupta 1 dies.
550 AD
The Gupta Dynasty
Ends
● This timeline shows approximate years.
● This timeline shows content related only to Chandragupta 1.
5. Order of Rule
Asia Lead
Dir. of Engineering
Front End Lead
Preceded By Reign Of Followed By
Ghatotkacha Chandragupta 1 Samudragupta