Ghatotkacha (king)

For the legendary character from the Mahabharata, see Ghatotkacha.
Ghatotkacha
2nd Gupta Emperor
Reign c.280 – c.319 CE
Predecessor Sri Gupta
Successor Chandragupta I
Issue Chandragupta I
Dynasty Gupta
Father Sri Gupta

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. Ghatotkacha was succeeded by his son, Chandragupta I.

References

  1. Mookerji, Radhakumud (2007) [1973]. The Gupta Empire (5th ed.). Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass. p. 11. ISBN 81-208-0440-6.
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Sri Gupta
Gupta Ruler
280–319 CE
Succeeded by
Chandragupta I
as Gupta Emperor


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