Description
Gupta Empire, Skanda Gupta(c. 448-467CE), Silver Drachm, 1.70grms, Obv. Significantly stylised bust usually without satrapal cap, Rev: Garuda standing holding a serpent (Naga) in its talons with Brähmi inscription around: Paramābhāgavata Mahārājadhirāja Śri Skandagupta Kramaditya ("Supreme devotee of Vişņu, Great King of Kings Skandagupta Kramaditya"), Execellent condition with 70% legend visible on reverse, Todd&Fishman G#18, Very Scarce Skandagupta fought decisive wars against the Pushyamitras, crushing their rebellion and restoring Gupta control in central India. His reign was dominated by repeated invasions of the Hunas (likely Kidarites), whom he defeated in major frontier battles, halting their advance into the Gupta heartland. These conflicts severely strained Gupta resources. Skandagupta relied on military resistance rather than formal alliances, choosing direct confrontation to defend imperial territory. His victories temporarily preserved Gupta supremacy but marked the beginning of prolonged warfare against Hun powers
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