Question

Which was not a reason for the fall of the Gupta Empire in India?

failed defense of frontier regions
invasion of the White Huns
exhausted imperial treasury
widespread famine and disease

Answer 1

http://www.civilserviceindia.com/subject/History/prelims/gupta-age5.html

Answer 2

@vera_ewing

Answer 3

It's not A right?

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

FOREIGN INVASIONS:
Foreign invasions was the second major factor in the decline and disappearance of the Gutpas. The invasion of barbaric tribe Pushyamitra was not the decisive. A far more important invasion was that of the White Huns, who, after settling in the Oxus vally, invaded India. First appeared during the reign of Budhagupta. Again they reappeared under the command of Toramana who annexed a large portion of the north-western region including parts of Moder U.P. He followed by hisson, Mihirakula, who became the overlord of north India. Indeed he was defeated by Yashodharman of Malwa but the repercussions of these invasions were disastrous for the Gupta Empire.

http://www.civilserviceindia.com/subject/History/prelims/gupta-age5.html

Answer 6

So I would knock off A.

Answer 7

It's D right?

Answer 8

Yes.

Answer 9

good job @vera_ewing

Answer 10

http://www.importantindia.com/427/decline-and-downfall-of-gupta-empire/

Answer 11

Though Skandagupta had some great military success against the Pushyamitra and the Huns, the heavy pressure and constant war had deeply pressed the resources of the Empire.