The map shows the territories within the Gupta Empire.

A map titled Gupta Empire, 320 to 550 C E. A key shows areas controlled by color. Teal: Core area under Chandra Gupta I. Orange:

What does the map indicate about the start of the Gupta Empire?

It began in a large area bordering the sea.
It began on the entire northern border of India.
It began in the center of the Indian subcontinent.
It began in a small area in the north that bordered Nepal.