Ghatotkacha (king)
For the legendary character from the Mahabharata, see Ghatotkacha.
| Ghatotkacha | |
|---|---|
| Gupta King | |
| Reign | c. 280 – c. 319 CE |
| Predecessor | Sri Gupta |
| Successor | Chandragupta I |
| Issue | Chandragupta I |
| House | Gupta dynasty |
| Father | Sri Gupta |
Ghatotkacha (c. 280 – c. 319 CE)[1] was a pre-imperial Gupta king in northern India, the son of Maharaja Sri-Gupta, who started the Gupta dynasty.[1] His reign is considered insignificant and he is best known as the father of Chandragupta I, the first Gupta emperor.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mookerji, Radha K. (1995). The Gupta Empire (5th ed.). Motilal Banarsidass. p. 11. ISBN 81-208-0440-6. ISBN 978-81-208-0440-1.
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sri Gupta |
Gupta Ruler 280–319 CE |
Succeeded by Chandragupta I as Gupta Emperor |