In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the final years of the Gupta Empire through the lens of its last great emperor, Skandagupta. Drawing on the Bhitari Pillar inscription, they explore how Skandagupta came to power after the mysterious death of his father, Kumaragupta I, and the controversial succession that may have involved his brother Ramagupta. The narrative focuses on Skandagupta's relentless campaigns against the Huna invaders from Central Asia, the economic strain of continuous warfare, and the eventual collapse of Gupta authority after his death. Lucas unpacks the geopolitical context — the decline of Roman trade, the rise of the Hepthalite Huns under Toramana and Mihirakula — and the archaeological evidence from Eran and other sites that documents the gradual loss of Gupta control. The episode also touches on the irony that Skandagupta's military successes may have exhausted the empire's resources, leading to its fragmentation. Listeners will encounter key terms like Bhitari Pillar, Huna, Toramana, Mihirakula, Vakataka, Yashodharman, Eran, and the Arthashastra, all woven into a rich narrative of a dying golden age. #GuptaEmpire #Skandagupta #BhitariPillar #HunaInvasion #Toramana #Mihirakula #AncientIndia #Hepthalites #Eran #Yashodharman #IndianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Archaeology #Harivamsa #Vakataka #Epigraphy #SouthAsianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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