The last monarch of the Gupta Empire in India was Vikramaditya II. His reign marked the decline of the empire, which had reached its height in the 4th and 5th centuries under leaders like Chandragupta II and Samudragupta. The Gupta Empire is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of India due to its advancements in literature, science, and art. However, by the time of Vikramaditya II, the empire faced internal strife and external invasions, leading to its fragmentation. His rule symbolizes the transition from a prosperous era to one marked by political instability and societal changes.