Chandragupta I

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Chandra Gupta I
Gupta Emperor
Queen Kumaradevi and King Chandragupta I, depicted on a coin of their son Samudragupta, 350–380 AD
Reign320–335 AD
PredecessorGhatotkacha (Gupta Ruler)
SuccessorSamudragupta the Great
ConsortKumaradevi
Wife
  • Queen Kumaradevi
HouseGupta dynasty
ReligionHinduism

Chandra Gupta was a major king of the Gupta Empire around 320 AD. He is generally considered the founder of the Gupta dynasty. He made alliances with many powerful families in the Ganges region.