[4] Chandragupta II, the ruler of the Gupta Empire, expanded his dominion to include the provinces of Kathiawar, Saurashtra and northern Gujarat, in addition to maintaining control over his existing territories.

[6] Ports such as Bharuch played pivotal roles in exporting Indian goods to Western markets, including commodities from Central Asia and China.

For instance, records show that Rome possessed ample stocks of oriental goods, including silk and spices, highlighting the flourishing state of Indian trade with the west.

[6] Moreover, the decline of Rome as a trading hub was compensated by the rise of Constantinople in Byzantium, where the upper classes demanded Oriental goods for their luxury habits.

Chandragupta II sought to suppress foreign rulers who posed a nuisance to Gupta politics, as evidenced by their attacks on eastern Malwa during the reign of Ramagupta.

In response, Chandragupta II aimed to consolidate Gupta authority over western territories, addressing both economic and political objectives through expansionist policies.

[7] Prabhavati, known for her strong personality, played a significant role in influencing the policies of the Vakataka court, especially given the amiable temperament of her father-in-law, Prithvishena I, and the weakness of her husband, Rudrasena II.

According to the Sanskrit writers such as Bāṇabhaṭṭa and Vishakhadatta, Chandragupta II executed his plan by disguising as a woman, entered the Saka chief's tent and slayed him.

[17] The glorious Candragupta (II), (...) who proclaims in the world the good behaviour of the excellent people, namely, the dependents (of the king), and who has acquired banners of victory and fame in many battlesFollowing these conquests, the silver coins of the Gupta kings Chandragupta II and his son Kumaragupta I adopted the Western Satrap design (itself derived from the Indo-Greeks) with bust of the ruler and pseudo-Greek inscription on the obverse, and a royal eagle (Garuda, the dynastic symbol of the Guptas) replacing the chaitya hill with star and crescent on the reverse.

[19] A tale of a climatic Battle of Alor (Sindh province of modern day Pakistan) between Chandragupta Vikramaditya and the Sakas still survived till the time of Alberuni in the 11th century CE.

His military successes and administrative acumen cemented his legacy as a formidable conqueror and statesman, shaping perceptions of Gupta imperial power and influence in historical narratives.

Chandragupta II's legacy as a visionary leader and astute ruler continues to be celebrated in Indian history, symbolizing the golden age of Gupta imperial rule.