The contributions of the gupta empire include the iron pillar, an educational system, a judicial system, an administrative system, mathematics and astronomy. Kings like samudragupta, chandragupta11, kumaragupta and skandagupta. A comprehensive definition of an empiree which covers all cases is. This article on ancient india covers gupta and post gupta rulers. The gupta empire was an ancient indian empire existing from the midtolate 3rd century ce to. Over the next 100 years, the gupta empire broke into small kingdoms. Here we give the gupta empire study materials in the pdf format also.
It is to be observed that the designation of gupta officials continued even after the passing away of the gupta empire. Some of them combined civil and military functions. The compilation based on ncert texts will also help you learn the cultural history of india. A prince or any other member of the royal family looked after the provinces. Click download or read online button to get the gupta empire book now. The king was assisted in his administration by a chief minister called mantra or sachiva.
Gupta empire art, culture,architecture, literature, science. The ruling dynasty of the empire was founded by sri gupta. And in gupta administration the punishment was very in low. Standard 6 only the main points from each chapter are compiled below. Candidates can download the study material pdf from our website.
Two great mathematicians from the gupta empire, varaharimira and arybhatta, contributed much to the field of. Chinese merchants traded silk, spices, tea, and porcelain. Study and analysis of gupta empire in the history of india. Officials called pradeshikas or sthanikas were in charge of districts. Provinces were also divided into vishayas and put under the control of the vishayapatis. Gupta dynasty, rulers of a vast empire established in the indian subcontinent in the 4th century ce, often regarded as the golden age of india in terms of cultural and intellectual achievements. System of administration during gupta age history discussion. The mauryan bureaucracy, already converted into a caste, had functioned with impartial. This book provides the most important literary source for study of the mauryan administration. The system of administration described above applied only to north bengal, bihar, up, and some adjoining areas of mp, which were ruled directly by the officers appointed by the gupta kings. Science and political administration reached new heights during the gupta era. The mauryan empire in thinking about the mauryan empire and, later the gupta empire we need to consider what kinds of states they were, avoiding imposing political notions from modern, western experience on material from the past. Some scholars have argued that the gupta empire was a golden.
Officers of the gupta empire a vishayapati administered the vishaya with the help of the adhikarana council of representatives, which comprised four. The long and efficient rule of the guptas made a huge impact on the political, social and cultural sphere. The first tier was the king and his council as discussed above. The decline of the guptasthe decline of the guptas invasion of the white huns in the 4c signaledinvasion of the white huns in the 4c signaled the end of the gupta golden age, even thoughthe end of the gupta golden age, even though at first, the guptas defeated them. The guptas organized a system of provincial and local administration. The gupta empire was an ancient indian empire centered in the kingdom of magadh, existing from the midtolate 3rd century ce to 590 ce. Gupta dynasty administration ancient indian history.
Mauryan and gupta after a civilization falls, what impact does it have on history. This video gives the description of the great rulers of gupta. From the point of view of literature, religion, art, architecture, commerce and colonial development, this period is undoubtedly the most important in indian history. A study of the epigraphical records of the gupta empire shows that there was a hierarchy of administrative divisions from top to bottom.
The gupta empire rose to prominence in 320 ad and spread to large parts of northern india, central and small parts of southern india. After a sustained invasion of the hunas, the dynasty came to an end in the 6th century. The gupta empire is generally held to have begun in 320 ad, when chandragupta i not to be confused with. Peace and prosperity of the subjects and the progress achieved by them in practically all walks of their life was its proof. In gupta empire, the king was directed in his administration by a community and group consisting of a chief minister and a senapati. However, there was a five tiered administration system in the regions which were under the direct control of the gupta kings. Classical 500 bce500 ce india empires gupta and mauryan. According inscriptions, the gupta kings assumed titles like paramabhattaraka, maharajadhiraja, parameswara, samrat and chakravartin. On the whole, the gupta administration was well organised. Life in gupta period green valley educational institute. The second layer of administration dealt with the administration of the. Gupta empire economy political organisation religion. Summary of the gupta empire which is very useful for the competitive examinations like upscprelims, ssc, state services, nda, cds, and railways etc. The present work describes the material and moral progress which india had achieved during the paramount sovereignty of the gupta emperors in the fourth and fifth centuries a.
Gupta administration, history gupta administration, gupta. Gupta empire, period, administration, literature, arts notes for upsc, mp psc, ssc examination. The major part of the empire was held by feudatory chiefs, many of whom had been subjugated by samudragupta. The gupta empire was an ancient indian empire, existing from approximately 240 to 590 ce. The administration under gupta empire was largely dependent upon the old bureaucratic form of administration. Gupta empire art, culture,architecture, literature, science the gupta period witnessed a tremendous progress in the field of art, science and literature and on. Sungas kanvas bactrian greeks scythians parthian kushana kharavela satavahanas cholas pandyas keralputras satiyaputras cheras. It was divided into 26 provinces, which were styled as bhukti, pradesha and bhoga. Indias maurya and gupta empires had many things in common. The gupta empire download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Guptas and their administration iasupsc history lecture. In gupta empire 320 ad to 550 ad, there was a hierarchy of administrative divisions from top to bottom. Our advice is to first go through the respective ncert text. Gupta empire 320 ce535 ce after chandra gupta ii died in 415 ce, new invaders threatened northern india. Gupta empire indian history click here for all indian polity study material pdf download click here for all subject study materials pdf download. The merchant and other traders were organized into guilds. The book has 15 subparts which contain 180 chapters. Administration under the gupta empire was carried out in a systematic way. The empire was divided into divisions called bhukth, and each bhukti was placed under the. Gupta empire gupta dynasty begins in 320 ad united the subcontinent under their rule strong central government allowed for local governments to have power local leaders to be elected by merchants and artisans villages were led by headman and councils promoted hindu.
Silk road served gupta, han, rome and persian dynasties indian merchants shipped ivory, jewels, and textiles, salt and iron the romans traded glass, jewels, and clothes. Reexamine powerpoint 7, slides 30 31 and 3941 to formulate a. The pattern of administration was based on hierarchy from top to bottom. However, the trade and commerce activities of the gupta empire grew steadily. Though the gupta empire was not widespread as the maurya empire, but it was successful in creating an empire that is significant in the history of india. Political rule during the mauryan empire differed significantly compared to the later gupta dynasty. The reference material for this post is ncert history text for class 6 our past 1.
Fifthly, the rise of the guptas also proved to be the renaissance of hinduism and the hindu. It will forever be remembered as the period during which literature, science, and the arts flourished in india as never before. These guilds were given concessions in the taxes that were liable to be paid to the government. There were various names of empire rajya, rashtra, desha. The gupta empire made a great impact in social, cultural and political spheres. Chanakya or kautilyas arthashastra explains the kind the of administration system followed in the maurya empire. With the disintegration of the gupta kingdom, the notion of a panindian empire came to an end until the advent of the turks, although it was brie. However, the gupta empire never controlled as much territory as the maurya empire and was never as unified. They both ruled much of what is now india, and shared the same capitol city at pataliputra. The empire was divided into provinces, districts and villages. Gupta dynasty ncert notes on guptan empire for upsc. The gupta period marks an important phase in the history of.
An indian golden age the gupta empire, which ruled the indian subcontinent from 320 to 550 ad, ushered in a golden age of indian civilization. The king was assisted in his administration by a council consisting of a chief minister, a senapati or commanderinchief of the army and other important officials. Tax system, administration and beurocracy in gupta period. The gupta period marks the important phase in the history of ancient india. The second layer of administration dealt with the administration of the provinces provinces were called bhukti or desa. There was a number of central, provincial, and local official to carry on the administration. In many respects, the gupta administration constitutes the watershed between. Fourthly, with the rise of the gupta empire the foreign elements in indian art and literature faded away and both the hands and the heart of the indian artists became truly indian. In this lecture we have tried to cover all the aspects of gupta empire. They were called the hunas, and were related to the huns that invaded rome. It discusses the spirit of the age and the various trends in the sphere of. The two hundred years of gupta rule may be said to mark the climax of hindu imperial tradition.
The administration was carried on with the advice of his ministers. In contrast to the smaller gupta dynasty, t he more centralized nature of the mauryans helps to. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Gupta empire, period, administration, literature, arts. The gupta empire profited greatly from religious trade and religious pilgrims. It traces the origin and rise of the ruling family to srigupta 240280 a. Here, we are giving the list of the taxes levied during gupta period which will be helpful for the aspirants who are preparing for the competitive examinations like upscprelims, ssc, state. Instead, he let regions make their own decisions about administration and local governance. Paper 11 politicosocial and administrative history of ancient india. The empire was called by various names such as rajya, rashtra, desha, mandala, prithvi and avani. End of empire weak rulers foreign invasions white huns from central asia india breaks into small kingdoms gupta and mauryan only civilizations able to.