Kacha (king)
Kacha (Gupta script: Kā-cha, IAST: Kāca, c. 4th century) was a king of India, possibly a member of the Gupta dynasty. He is known only from his gold coins, which are similar to those of the Gupta king Samudragupta.
| Kacha | |
|---|---|
| Maharajadhiraja, Sarva-rajocchetta | |
Gold coin of Kacha. Chakradhvaja type. Obverse: Kacha, nimbate, standing left, sacrificing at altar and holding filleted chakradhvaja (wheel-standard); legend Kā-cha in Gupta script vertically below left arm, circular Brahmi legend around Kacho gamavajitya divam karmabhir-uttamair-jayati ("Having conquered the earth, Kacha wins the heaven by excellent deeds").. Reverse: Goddess (possibly Lakshmi) standing left, holding flower and cornucopia, Brāhmī legend at right: Sarvarājochchhettā ("Exterminator of all kings"). | |
| Possible Gupta Emperor | |
| Reign | 4th century CE |
| Successor | Possibly Samudragupta |
Kacha's identity is a matter of debate among modern historians: two popular theories are that he was either same as Samudragupta, or that he was a brother of Samudragupta. According to the first theory, Kacha may have assumed the regnal name "Samudra-gupta" after extending his empire's borders up to the ocean ("samudra"). According to the second theory, Kacha probably contested Samudragupta's claim to the throne, and ruled for a brief period. Alternative theories identify him with other Gupta rulers, or as a non-Gupta usurper.
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