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 Narasimhagupta's reign witnessed both triumph and tragedy. His notable victory over [[Huna people|Huna]] chief Mihirakula demonstrated [[Gupta Empire|Gupta]] military prowess, yet internal discord continued to erode the empire's stability. As rival factions vied for supremacy, the [[Gupta Empire]] entered a period of decline marked by territorial loss and political fragmentation. These tumultuous events marked a pivotal chapter in [[Gupta Empire|Gupta]] history, signaling the empire's eventual demise and the end of an era of unparalleled prosperity and cultural flourishing in ancient [[India]].<ref name="History and Culture of the Indian People, Volume 03, The Classical Age : R. C. Majumdar, General Editor Internet Archive" />
+== Legacy ==
+=== Hunnic impact on India ===
+It can be seen that the most noticeable shift has been the development of independent, regional states in [[Northern India]] following the fall of the [[Gupta Empire]]. Not only the rise of the [[Aulikara]] kingdom of Daśapura and the [[Maukhari]] kingdom of [[Kanyakubja]] occurred after disintegration of [[Gupta Empire]], but it is also possible to include the [[Maitrakas]] of [[Valabhi]], the [[Vardhanas]] of Sthaneśvara, and the [[Kalachuris]] of [[Mahismati]]. This new constellation was constantly changing since their independence had to be repeatedly reaffirmed; the fall of the Daśapura Kingdom is one example of this.{{sfn|Bakker|2020|p=98}}
+The power of the [[Huna people|Huna]] in [[northwest India]] endured as long as it received support from its formidable ally across the [[Hindu Kush]]. However, when the [[Hephthalites]] faced intense pressure from the resurgent [[Sasanian Empire]] led by [[Khosrow I]] in the 530s, and the natural dynamics of the [[Huns|Hunnic Peoples]] on both sides of the [[Hindu Kush]] were disrupted, the [[India]]n [[Hunas]], notably the [[Alchon Huns|Alkhan]] led by [[Mihirakula]], lost their capacity to recover from defeats. This underscores the interconnectedness of the history of the [[Hunas]] in [[India]] with the political landscape to the north of the [[Hindu Kush]].{{sfn|Bakker|2020|p=98}}
+In contrast to its [[Iran]]ian counterpart, the [[Gupta Empire]] did not experience a revival. Over the fifty years under consideration, the most notable change was the emergence of autonomous regional states in [[Northern India]] following the dissolution of the [[Gupta Empire]]. Examples include the [[Aulikara]] kingdom of Daśapura and the [[Maukhari]] kingdom of [[Kanyakubja]], among others. This period witnessed a constant state of flux as the independence of these states had to be reaffirmed repeatedly. The disappearance of the Daśapura Kingdom serves as a poignant example of this instability.{{sfn|Bakker|2020|p=98}}
+As a consequence of this regional division, major political and commercial centers of the fallen empire experienced decline. Cities such as Kauśambı, [[Ujjain]], Vidiśa, and [[Mathura]] lost their prominence, eclipsed by new urban centers like Daśapura, [[Kanyakubja]], Sthaneśvara, [[Valabhi]], and Śripura. This shift in urban centrality reflects the evolving political and economic landscape of [[Northern India]] during this period.{{sfn|Bakker|2020|p=98}}
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