Ghatotkacha (king)
| Ghatotkacha | |
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| 2nd Gupta Emperor | |
| Reign | c. 280 – c. 319 CE |
| Predecessor | Sri Gupta |
| Successor | Chandragupta I |
| Issue | Chandragupta I |
| Dynasty | Gupta |
| Father | Sri Gupta |
| Gupta Empire 320 CE–550 CE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ghatotkacha (c. 280 – c. 319 CE) was a pre-imperial Gupta king in northern India, the son of Sri Gupta, who is considered the progenitor of the Gupta dynasty.[1] Very little is known of him. He is mentioned in the Tumain inscription of Kumaragupta.[2]
Ghatotkacha was succeeded by his son, Chandragupta I.
References
- ↑ Mookerji, Radhakumud (2007) [1973]. The Gupta Empire (5th ed.). Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. p. 11. ISBN 81-208-0440-6.
- ↑ Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum Vol.3, JF Fleet ((1847-1917), revised edition 1981 p.276sq
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sri Gupta |
Gupta Ruler 280–319 CE |
Succeeded by Chandragupta I as Gupta Emperor |
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