13.1 Flashcards
Who was Chandragupta 1?
A member of the the Gupta family became the maharaja or ruler of the mgda kingdom.
How many years did Chandragupta 1 rule?
10 y
What did Chandraguta 1 use to commerate his marriage to princess of Candra?
a set of gold coins
When did Chandragupta 1 pass to his throne to his son?
330CE
Who is Chandragupta 1 son?
Samdragupta
Samdragupta reigned from 330CE until what year?
380CE
Why did historians know so much about Samdraguptas reign?
a long poem carved on a pillar in the ancient city of prayag/ allahhood
How far did Samdraguptas empire expand in all directions?
North - Himalaya Mountains
West - Indus Valley region (Pakistan + India)
East - modern day mynnmar
What were tributaries?
conquered rulers allowed to keep governing their own lands as long as they paid tribute to Samdura
What does tributary mean?
Samanta (neighbors)