The Vakataka–Gupta Age (circa 200–550 A.D.) c7.4

c7.4

Chandra-gupta II, the son of Samudra-gupta, attempted to bring his father's ideal to greater fruition. His conquest of Malwa, Gujarat and Kathiawar resulted in a considerable expansion of the Gupta empire. And if we assume, as is very probable, that king Chandra of Meharauli inscription is none other than Chandra-gupta II, it would follow that he succeeded in extending his sphere of influence over the Punjab as well. When his son-in-law, the Vākāṭaka king Pravara-sena II, died a premature death, the administration of the Deccan also came and remained under his guidance and supervision for about twenty-five years during the regency of his daughter Prabhāvatī-guptā. For a time at any rate the extensive territories between the Godāvarī and the Sutlej were welded together under his sceptre, and most of the neighbouring states were willing to recognise his leadership.