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The Gupta Empire gradually declined due to a combination of factors including political instability, invasions by the Huns, and weakened central control leading to feudalism.

The concept of zero and the decimal system were significant mathematical contributions during the Gupta Empire, attributed primarily to the mathematician Aryabhata.

Nalanda was an ancient center of higher learning in Bihar, India, established during the Gupta period, and it became a renowned center for Buddhist studies and educational excellence.

Aryabhata was a celebrated astronomer and mathematician during the Gupta period, best known for his work 'Aryabhatiya' which covers astronomical and mathematical theories.

Chandragupta I is regarded as the founder of the Gupta Empire after consolidating his power and expanding the empire through marital alliances.

During the Gupta period, Sanskrit emerged as the prominent language for literary expression, which saw the creation of classic Sanskrit literature by poets like Kalidasa.

The Gupta Empire is considered India's Golden Age due to significant advancements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectics, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy.

Samudragupta, Chandragupta I's successor, is known for military campaigns that expanded the Gupta Empire significantly, earning him the title of 'Napoleon of India'.

The Gupta period is noted for its distinctive temple architecture and the development of the shikhara, which influenced later Indian temple design.

The Gupta Empire had a thriving economy with extensive internal and external trade, exporting textiles, metals, and spices and importing luxury goods like silk and ivory.

Chinese traveler Fa Hien visited India during the Gupta Empire and provided valuable accounts of its society, economy, and religious practices in his travelogue.