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Politically, the Gupta Dynasty grew weak from a number of succession disputes. As the emperors lost power, regional lords gained increasing autonomy. By 500, many were declaring their independence and refusing to pay taxes to the central Gupta state.
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The government was having trouble collecting enough tax money to fund both its hugely complex bureaucracy, and constant wars against foreign invaders like the Pushyamitras and the Huns. In part, this was due to the common people's dislike of the meddlesome and unwieldy bureaucracy. Even those who felt personal loyalty to the Gupta Emperor generally disliked his government, and were happy to avoid paying for it if they could.
