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UPSC Prelims 1994 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the
- (a) Scythians
- (b) Hunas
- (c) Yuechis
- (d) Sakas
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Answer: (b) Hunas
Toramana was a Huna (Hephthalite) king who invaded north India c. 500 CE; his son was Mihirakula.
Why the others are wrong
(c) The Yuezhi founded the Kushans.
The trap
None.
🔒 Hunas: Toramana, Mihirakula — weakened the Guptas.
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