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220
The Economy Collapses (Han)
Some rulers did not maintain sytems of canals and roads, which were vital routes of commerce. As a result the economy suffered. High taxes led to peasant revolts. The most famous was the Yellow Turban Revolt in 220. KR (f:OHW) -
467
Weak Leaders (Gupta)
Weak leaders incklude Buddhagupta, Vishnugupta and Purugupta. For example, after Buddhagupta's death, there were two rulers; one in Iran and one in Bengal. The rulers of this time period usually had weak character and didn't believe in fighting. OHW -
Period: 467 to 500
Weak Indian Leaders
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471
Battle of Clermont (Roman)
Goths surrounded the city of Clermont, and it seemed like all was lost. Suddenly, the army arrived. Clermont was saved! The "Roman" army was really made up of Goths. The Roman government was unable to get men to join the army, so they hired mercenaries to help defend the Empire. OHW -
500
Northwest Empire is Invaded (Gupta)
By this point, most of the northwest Empire is under the Hunas control. The Hunas then move towards Central India. OHW -
515
Huns reach Central India (Gupta)
The Huns reached the Ganges Valley and Central India. Most of the empire was taken over and completely destroyed. The empire was split up into three different regions that were overtaken by the Hunas, and eventually led to the end of the Gupta Empire. OHW -
Invaders (Han)
Rulers that followed Wudi (developed the Silk Road), were unable to control powerful warlords in outlaying areas. Wudi died in 87. Warloads then overthrew the last Han emperor (Xian), and the empire was split into several kingdoms. Invaders overran the Great Wall and set up their own kingdoms. KR (f:OHW) -
Worship of Pagan Gods Banned (Roman)
The worshipping of Christianity, a monotheistic religion, undermined the Emperor Cult, whiched stated that the Emperors were Gods. This led to no respect for leaders. OHW -
Period: to
Christianity made Official Religion of the Romans
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