Rajput

Towards the beginning of the Gupta Dynasty downfall in the 5th century CE, Gupta emperors were unable to control the regional princes. Invasions from nomadic societies such as the Hun weakened the empire. They began to integrate into the caste system and formed a new group of regional princes, called the Rajput. Under the rule of the Rajput, Buddhism declined and Hinduism was introduced. The worship of Devi, a mother goddess spread widely; this was a new view on Hinduism making it a more emotional religion. When the rise of Islam spread over the Gupta Empire, the Rajput began to emphasize religion and devotion. Under the Rajput, nothing other than local political issues were solved, and the once influential Gupta Dynasty came to an end.

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Created by Christina Oelsner 9-23-08 EC Edited by Jaclyn Speer 9-24-08