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Brahmagupta's Early Life

Brahmagupta was born around 598 AD in the ancient Indian city of Bhinmal. At the time, Bhinmal was a major political, commercial, and cultural center. Scholars hailing from all around the world came to Bhinmal to have an exchange of ideas. At the time, the Gupta Dynasty was in power. The period of the Gupta Dynasty is considered as the Golden Age of India.

"The period of the Gupta Dynasty is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy."
~ Dola RC

 (Author and Editor at the Ancient History Encyclopedia)

The coin above dates back from the Gupta Dynasty. The face on the front of the coin belongs to a king from the Gupta Dynasty. The king was around the time of Brahmagupta.

(Source-Personal Collection)

Back Side of Coin

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