Gupta Dynasty (320-520)

The gupta dynasty, founded by Chandragupta I, ushered in classical age in north India with Samudragupta extending his kingdom towards central India and Chandragupta II fighting against Shakas, expanding the empire towards the southeast and in northwestern direction. The Gupta-rulers were Hindus and strengthened the Hinduism; at the same time they also supported the Buddhists and Jains. Today's Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya had been erected during the Gupta-reign (5th century).