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Gupta Campaigns of Samudragupta

335 CE – 375 CE · 40 years

Samudragupta expanded the Gupta Empire across most of the Indian subcontinent through a series of military campaigns. Known as the 'Indian Napoleon', he conquered nine kingdoms in northern India and forced twelve southern kings into tribute, ushering in India's classical golden age.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Gupta Empire (Samudragupta)
  • Various Indian kingdoms

Key moments

Defining events in the Gupta Campaigns of Samudragupta.

  1. 335-350 Northern Indian campaigns
  2. 350-375 Southern Indian campaigns

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 335 CE and 375 CE.

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