Decline Of Gupta Empire

Exam-Oriented Q&A

Q1: Which nomadic tribe’s invasions hastened the Gupta decline?
Answer: The Central Asian Huna (White Huns).

Q2: What fiscal problem weakened Gupta authority in the late 5th century?
Answer: Debasement of gold and silver coinage.

Q3: Name one internal factor that undermined Gupta political unity.
Answer: Succession disputes among court factions.

Q4: Which type of local officials began ruling independently as Gupta power waned?
Answer: Provincial governors, or mahākṣatrapas.

Q5: Around what year did the unified Gupta Empire dissolve into regional states?
Answer: Circa 550 CE.