How did the Gupta kings rule?

Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 590 CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 550 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent.[2] This period is called the Golden Age of India by some historians,[3] although this characterization has been disputed by others.[4] The ruling dynasty of the empire was founded by the king Sri Gupta; the most notable rulers of the dynasty were Chandragupta I, Samudragupta, and Chandragupta II. The 5th-century CE Sanskrit poet Kalidasa credits the Guptas with having conquered about twenty-one kingdoms, both in and outside India, including the kingdoms of Parasikas, the Hunas, the Kambojas, tribes located in the west and east Oxus valleys, the Kinnaras, Kiratas, and others

-185 BCE to 300 CE

It was considered a Golden Age of India. Age of achievement in arts, philosophy, reviving Hinduism, medicine, math and government structure. Expand Gupta, but non as big as Mauryan Empire Samudragupta sought to unite India through warfare, victory was essential at any cost. Gupta rule was tied closely to Hinduism, however, most rulers were tolerant with other religions. Hinduism played a larger role in social structure than in politics