Invasion of Huna
Repulses a Huna attack but the expense of the wars drain the empires resources and contributed to its decline
Role range: 0455-0470
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Skandagupta Biography and Timeline
Follow Skandagupta through 5 dated historical records for India.
Skandagupta, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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455–500Years on this page
455
Succession
Succeeds as Gupta Emperor
Role range: 0455-0470
Skandagupta Defends Imperial Frontiers
Skandagupta's inscriptions celebrated victories over enemies threatening the empire's political position.
Skandagupta Repairs Sudarshana Lake
A Junagadh inscription commemorates repairs to the Sudarshana reservoir under Skandagupta's administration.
500
Huna Pressure Weakens Guptas
Huna incursions contributed to the difficulties experienced by later Gupta rulers in northern India.
Records, sources and methodology
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