<P> The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire , which existed at its zenith from approximately 319 to 485 CE and covered much of the Indian subcontinent . This period is called the Golden Age of India . The ruling dynasty of the empire was founded by Sri Gupta ; the most notable rulers of the dynasty were Chandragupta I , Samudragupta , and Chandragupta II . The 5th - century CE Sanskrit poet Kalidasa credits the Guptas with having conquered about twenty - one kingdoms , both in and outside India , including the kingdoms of Parasikas , the Hunas , the Kambojas , tribes located in the west and east Oxus valleys , the Kinnaras , Kiratas , and others . </P>
the golden age of india took place during the rule of the
Gupta Empire