Prosperity in the Gupta Empire initiated a period known as the Golden Age of India, marked by extensive inventions and discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy.

During this period under the rule of King Sri Gupta and those that took the power after his death, the empire was prosperous as it expanded and during this period the culture thrived in terms of literature, art, and mathematics.

Under the Gupta dynasty, Indian civilization flourished. The Guptas, during their reign were very successful in expanding their financial power.

Agriculture provided primary subsistence and source of many export goods. Industries of simple crafts flourished and provided a lot of earnings for many citizens and guilds. But a hallmark of the Gupta economy was its trade relations with various civilizations.

Economy of The Mauryan Empire Economy of The Gupta Empire. As it was the backbone of the economy, land revenue was the major source of income from the government. All lands were under regular assessments to determine their production capability.

During the Gupta period agriculture formed a significant part of the empire’s economy. However, the trade and commerce activities of the Gupta Empire grew steadily. The merchant and other traders were organized into guilds. These guilds were given concessions in the taxes that were liable to be paid to the government.

The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka. One obvious reason for it was the succession of weak kings. Another immediate cause was the partition of the Empire into two. Mauryan Empire began to decline after the death of Ashoka in 232 BC.

The Later Guptas are so-called because the names of their rulers ended with the suffix “-gupta”, which they might have adopted to portray themselves as the legitimate successors of the imperial Guptas….Later Gupta dynasty.

In 2016, Atul Gupta became the seventh-wealthiest person in South Africa, with an estimated net worth of R10.7 billion (US$773.47 million), based on JSE-listed holdings….Gupta family.

The Huna People, also known as Huns, invaded Gupta territory and caused significant damage to the empire. The Gupta Empire ended in 550 CE, when it disintegrated into regional kingdoms after a series of weak rulers and invasions from the east, west, and north.

Chandra Gupta I

Vardhana ruler Harsha Vardhana

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Purandara Dasa

Mayuravarma

The first Karnataka Unification Conference was also organised at the same venue. This was presided over by Siddappa Kambli.

Originally known as the State of Mysore /maɪˈsɔːr/, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state corresponds to the Carnatic region. Its capital and largest city is Bangalore.

Originally known as the princely State of Mysore, Karnataka was formed on 1st November 1956 and is located in the South-Western region of India. Close to the Arabian Sea and the Laccadive Sea, Karnataka is known for its beautiful yet unpopulated beaches and rich culture.

Historians refer to the founders of the dynasty as natives of Malnad Karnataka, based on the numerous inscriptions calling them Maleparolganda or “Lord of the Male (hills) chiefs” (Malepas). With the waning of the Western Chalukya power, the Hoysalas declared their independence in the late twelfth century.

Karnataka has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years. Apart from its subjection to the rule of Nandas, Mauryas and the Satavahanas, Karnataka came to have indigenous dynasties like the Kadambas of Banavasi and the Gangas from the middle of the 4th century AD.

Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian subcontinent and is bordered by the union territory of Puducherry and the South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh….

Another story says that during the rule of cholas Gulur was their capital. Since Tumkur is at high elevation the guards used to be there on any hill with tumaki (a kind of drum) and used to make sound in case of any alerts, hence the name.