Which of the following dynasties was the most distracted and weakened by the Hunas' invasions?
Correct Answer: Gupta Dynasty
Subject: history
- Mauryan Dynasty
- Gupta Dynasty
- Kushana Dynasty
- Shunga Dynasty
Explanation: The Gupta Dynasty was the most distracted and ultimately weakened by the repeated invasions of the Hunas.
• The Hunas were nomadic tribes from Central Asia who repeatedly attacked India's north-western borders.
• Skandagupta successfully repelled their initial major attack, but later attacks drained the empire's resources.
• Mauryas and Shungas existed much before the Huna invasions.
• The fall of the Gupta empire is primarily attributed to Huna invasions and weak successors.
• In 495 AD, the Hunas attacked again under the leadership of Mihirkula during Narasimhagupta II's reign.