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Hunnic Conquest of the Gupta Empire
Part of Classical India

The defeat of the White Huns
(c.528 CE, Ujjain)
Date470 - 536 CE
Location
Result Huns conquer North Western India
Belligerents
Alchon Huns Gupta Empire
Commanders and leaders
Khingila I
Toramana
Mihirakula
Skandagupta
Budhagupta
Vishnugupta
Yashodharman
Casualties and losses
Unknown
  • Military casualities unknown
  • Loss of Gupta military posts in North Western India
  • Destruction of Kosambi Monastery
  • Unknown, but significant number of monks, scholars, civilians, and combatants killed