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Chandragupta II's Other Conquests
Chandragupta II's military prowess extended beyond his conquest of western India. He engaged in several other campaigns, further expanding the boundaries of the Gupta Empire:
Conquest of Vanga: Chandragupta II defeated a confederacy of enemy chiefs in Vanga, a region located in eastern Bengal. This victory solidified the Gupta Empire's control over the eastern regions.
Crossing the Indus: He crossed the Indus River and conquered Bactria, a region located beyond the Hindu Kush. The Kushanas, who ruled this region, were subdued, expanding the Gupta Empire's influence to the northwest.
As a result of these conquests, the Gupta Empire reached its maximum extent:
Western Frontier: The western boundary of the empire extended to western Malwa, Gujarat, and Kathiawar.
Northern Frontier: In the northwest, the empire stretched beyond the Hindu Kush up to Bactria.
Eastern Frontier: The eastern frontier encompassed eastern Bengal.
Southern Frontier: The Narmada River formed the southern boundary of the empire.
Conclusion
Chandragupta II's military victories firmly established the Gupta Empire as a dominant force in India. His conquests not only expanded the empire's territory but also secured its position as a leading power in the region.
