How did the gupta empire fall?

Decline and Fall of the Gupta Empire As with the collapses of other classical political systems, the Gupta Empire crumbled under both internal and external pressures. Internally, the Gupta Dynasty grew weak from a number of succession disputes. read more

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire, existing from approximately 240 to 590 CE. At its zenith from approximately 319 to 550 CE it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is called the Golden Age of India. read more

The Gupta Empire was no longer in its past glory. The Gupta Kingdom was declining with the passage of time it became weak and inefficient. After the death of Skandagupta, Purugupta reigned for a shorter period, but during this period the decline of the empire became further steady. read more