Decline of Guptas — Mains Questions

Analyze the role of external invasions and internal administrative changes in the decline of the Gupta Empire. How did these factors interact to accelerate imperial collapse?

Examine the archaeological and numismatic evidence for the decline of the Gupta Empire. What does this evidence reveal about the nature and pace of imperial collapse?

Evaluate the significance of regional powers like Yashodharman in the context of Gupta decline. How did their emergence reflect and contribute to imperial fragmentation?