The Early History of India, from 600 B.C. to the Muhammadan Conquest, including the Invasion of Alexander the Great c29.67

c29.67

The Gupta kings, excepting the founder of the dynasty, all enjoyed long reigns, like the Moghals in later times. Chandra-gupta Vikramāditya occupied the throne for nearly forty years, and survived until A. D. 413. Little is known concerning his personal character; but the ascertained facts of his career suffice to prove that he was a strong and vigorous ruler, well qualified to govern and augment an extensive empire. He loved sounding titles which proclaimed his martial prowess, and was fond of depicting himself on his coins as engaged in successful personal combat with a lion, after the old Persian fashion.