The Capital of the Gupta Empire: The Gupta Empire was named after the Gupta dynasty which ruled approximately between 320- 550 CE. The Gupta dynasty period is regarded as the Golden Age of India.

The Capital of the Gupta Empire

The city of Pataliputra is believed to have been built in 490 BC by Ajatshatru. However, it was originally a small fort known as Pataligram.

Capital of the Gupta Empire Pataliputra
The Capital of the Gupta Empire

The capital of the vast Gupta Empire was Pataliputra or the present day city of Patna, Bihar.

Pataliputra

The central location of the city of Pataliputra was ideal for the rulers to establish their administrative capital here. Pataliputra also acted as a base for the Gupta Empire to expand the territories of the empire around the capital.

Capital of the Gupta Empire Pataliputra
Pataliputra

Gupta Dynasty

Pataliputra was one of the important educational centers during the Gupta dynasty period. Pataliputra remained a stronghold of the Gupta Empire until its decline. Pataliputra was also an important place as far as carrying out of trade and commerce activities of the Gupta Empire were concerned. During the reign of Chandragupta II (375- 415 CE), Ujjain became the second capital of the Gupta Empire.