Skandagupta vs huns
Skandagupta wife!
Gupta War of Succession
Historians believe that this conflict was caused by a fight over who would become king after Kumaragupta's death. Records suggest that several people claimed power during this time.
These included Kumaragupta's brother Govindagupta, a relative named Ghatotkachagupta, and someone called Prakashaditya, known from his gold coins as well as his step brother Purugupta.
Achievements of skandagupta pdf
They may have been rivals to Skandagupta for the throne.[1][2]
Skandagupta became king in the year of the Gupta era (around CE) by defeating others. According to the Bhitari pillar inscription, he saved his family's fortunes, which were in trouble.
The inscription says that before fighting his enemies, he spent a night sleeping on the bare ground. He then defeated his enemies, who had become strong and wealthy. After his victory, he visited his mother, who was overjoyed and had tears in her eyes.[1][2]
25°34′00″N83°17′20″E / °N °E