Discuss the notions of kingship that developed in the post-Mauryan period.

There were several notions of Kingship in different ruling dynasties:

1. Kushana Kings: These kings used to address themselves as Devputra and claimed godly status. Some of these kings built great statues of them in the temples.
2. Gupta Rulers: In the Gupta dynasty the power and status of the Samantas was significant and on several occasions they were capable enough to usurp the King.