00868    a2200133   450000500170000002000190001704000080003608200140004410000240005824500230008226000320010530000100013752005870014720260412135149.0  a978-9389643282  bEng  a82 -1 PRA  aPrasad, Jaishankar.  aSkandgupth - Hindi  aNoida:bMaple Press,c2020.  a136p.  aSkandagupta is a historical Hindi play written by Jaishankar Prasad based on the life of the Gupta emperor Skandagupta. The play depicts his struggle to protect the Gupta Empire from foreign invasions, especially the Hun attacks, while also facing internal conflicts regarding power, duty, and personal relationships. It highlights themes of patriotism, sacrifice, leadership, and moral responsibility. Through strong characters and historical background, the play shows Skandagupta as a heroic ruler who sacrifices his personal happiness for the protection and unity of his empire.