Its capital was Pataliputra, and one of its greatest rulers, Samudra, conquered Nepal and was known to be a musician.
Paintings created during it are found in the caves of Ajanta, and its sculpture is in the temples of Ellora. Its lands were divided into provinces known as desa or bhukti, and were governed by kumaramatyas. The reign of its third ruler was detailed in the writings of the Chinese monk Fa Hsien, and the Iron Pillar of New Delhi was erected during it. Its capital was Pataliputra, and one of its greatest rulers, Samudra, conquered Nepal and was known to be a musician. For 10 points, name this dynasty in power from 320 to 550 CE, a Northern Indian lineage that was founded by Chandra.
Paintings created during it are found in the caves of Ajanta, and its sculpture is in the temples of Ellora.
Gupta Dynasty