Prabhavati Gupta was the daughter of the powerful Gupta emperor Chandragupta II. She was married to Rudrasena II, the ruler of the Vakataka dynasty in the Deccan. After her husband's premature death, she effectively ruled the Vakataka kingdom as regent for her minor sons for a significant period (c. 390-410 CE). Her influence reflects the close matrimonial alliances between the Guptas and the Vakatakas, which strengthened the Gupta position in the Deccan.
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