Question

What were the reasons for the downfall of the Gupta Empire?

Answer 1

Raychaudhury puts forward a different reason for the downfall of the empire. He says that the later Gupta rulers were influenced by Buddhism and its principle of non-violence. This brought about a negative influence on their military strength and that also contributed, partially, to their downfall

Answer 2

Reasons for the 'downfall of the Gupta Empire':

• The period of the 'Gupta empire' is considered as the "Golden Age of India". One of the main reasons for the 'downfall of the Gupta empire' is the invasion of the 'Huna' or 'the White Huns'.
• Although the last ruler of 'the Gupta empire', 'Skandagupta' repulsed the Huns invasions many times. Secondly, the 'successors of Skandagupta' were 'not very powerful and competent'. This gradually 'led to the decline' and 'fall of the Gupta empire'.