WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gupta empire ended with the invasion of the White Huns, a nomadic tribe of people from central Asia, at the end of the fifth century CE. Until the sixteenth century, there was no unifying empire; regional political kingdoms ruled India.

Detailed explanation-2: -History. After the decline of the Gupta Empire, the Later Guptas succeeded them as the rulers of Magadha. The daughter of the dynasty’s founder Krishnagupta is said to have married prince Adityavarman of the Maukhari dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kumaragupta’s son Skandagupta was the last ruler of the Gupta empire. After defeating Pushyamitra, he assumed the title of Vikramaditya. He faced the Hunas and defeated them in 455CE. At the expense of this defeat, he drained all the resources of the empire which led to its decline.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Pushyabhuti dynasty, also known as the Vardhana dynasty, came into prominence after the decline of the Gupta Empire. He was succeeded by his elder son, Rajyavardhana. After his brother’s death, at the age of 16, Harshavardhana became the undisputed ruler of Thaneshwar (modern-day Haryana).