# Was the son of Ghatotkacha. # Chandragupta Ⅰ is considered to be the founder of the Gupta Era which started with his accession in 319 – 320 CE. # He strengthened his position by a matrimonial alliance with the Lichchhavis (Nepal). He married Kumaradevi, a princess of the Lichchhavi clan and this added to the power and prestige of the Gupta family (Vaishyas). # He extended his kingdom through conquests. His territory extended from the Ganges River to Prayaga by 321 AD. # He issued coins in the joint names of his queen and himself. # He assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja (great king of kings). # He was successful in building a small principality into a great kingdom. # His empire consisted of Uttar Pradesh, Bengal and parts of modern Bihar, with Pataliputra as its capital. # He is considered the first great king of the Gupta Empire.