Although Gupta empire defeated Hunas invasion but their power greatly reduced by this attack.Īfter death of Skandgupta, the Hunas attacked again and defeated the Gupta and tool control over central and north India. Hunas were the nomadic tribes from central Asia who attacked northwest India through Khyber pass. Skandgupta (Gupta Empire) and Toramana (Huna) Ashoka filled with remorse and took pledge of non violence and adopted Buddhism. It was the bloodiest war of human history and lakhs were killed from either sides. Impressed by the bravery of Porus, he allowed to retian the kingship of Porus.Ĭhandragupta defeated Seleucus and married with his daughter as a peace treaty.
Nand Dynasty comes to end.Īlaxender defeated king Porus. 1930 Painting in India House Aldwych, London depicting meeting of Porus and Alexander BattleĬhandragupta Maurya defeated Dhananand and established Maurya Empire.
