Skandagupta's reign and the wars against the Hunas (c. 455–467 CE)

1. Skandagupta attested as Gupta ruler (GE 136)

   Jan 1, 455Labels: Skandagupta, Gupta Empire

   • Britannica
   • Kumaragupta I

2. Early consolidation against internal rivals (Bhitari prashasti)

   Jan 1, 455Labels: Bhitari Inscription, Pushyamitras

   • Bhitari inscription
   • Skandagupta

3. Sudarshana Lake dam breach recorded in Junagadh inscription

   Jan 1, 455Labels: Sudarshana Lake, Junagadh Inscription

   • Chronology Gujarat
   • Skandagupta

4. Huna threat confronted during Skandagupta’s reign

   Jan 1, 456Labels: Hunas, Skandagupta

   • Skandagupta
   • Britannica

5. Parnadatta appointed governor of Saurashtra (Junagadh)

   Jan 1, 456Labels: Parnadatta, Saurashtra

   • Skandagupta
   • Junagadh rock

6. Chakrapalita rebuilds Sudarshana embankment (GE 137)

   Jan 1, 456Labels: Chakrapalita, Sudarshana Embankment

   • Chronology Gujarat
   • Skandagupta

7. Junagadh inscription (GE 138) commemorates repairs

   Jan 1, 457Labels: Junagadh Inscription, Sudarshana Lake

   • Skandagupta
   • Unit 5 PDF

8. Bhitari inscription links Skandagupta to victory over Hunas

   Jan 1, 460Labels: Bhitari Inscription, Huna War

   • Bhitari inscription
   • Skandagupta

9. Royal titles on coinage emphasize Kramaditya/Paramabhagavata

   Jan 1, 460Labels: Skandagupta, Coinage

   • CoinIndia
   • Numista

10. Military expenditures associated with monetary strain

    Jan 1, 463Labels: Gupta Coinage, Military Spending

    • Britannica
    • Skandagupta

11. Last known date of Skandagupta placed around GE 148

    Jan 1, 467Labels: Skandagupta, GE 148

    • Skandagupta
    • Allen coins

12. Skandagupta’s death and succession by Purugupta

    Jan 1, 467Labels: Purugupta, Succession

    • Skandagupta
    • Purugupta