The Tripartite Struggle of Kannauj in the Post-Gupta Period: Causes and Consequences
Introduction The post-Gupta period in Indian history represents a complex era of political fragmentation, regional assertion, and intense power rivalry among emerging dynasties. After the decline of the Gupta Empire in the 6th century CE, northern India witnessed the rise of several powerful kingdoms, each seeking to establish its supremacy over the fertile and strategically…