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The Gupta empire was established about how many years ago?

A2100
B1700
C2200
D1500
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 1700
1. The Vakatakas rose around the same time. 2. The Guptas came about 1700 years ago. 3. They defeated the Shakas. _Source: syllabus Our Pasts I, Chapter 7, Ashoka, the Emperor Who Gave Up War._
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