How did the Gupta rulers declare their religious identity on coins?

They often adopted the title 'Parama-Bhagavata' and replaced the Buddhist trident with the 'Garuda Dhwaja' (Garuda-headed standard) on their coins.

Development of Hinduism

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who contributes the most in the development of Bhagavata sect?

The Gupta dynasty contributed the most to the development of the Bhagavata sect. They were supreme devotees of Vishnu and built the first significant structural temples dedicated to him.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

Link

ID: ART_MIS_1994_93 Ref: A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India by Upinder Singh