With reference to the internal dissensions and administrative challenges during the decline of the Imperial Guptas, consider the following statements: 1. The partition of the empire between Purugupta (ruling from Pataliputra) and Skandagupta (ruling from western outposts) is suggested by some historians as a key internal dissension. 2. The Bihar Stone Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta indicates administrative challenges and the appointment of local officials to maintain order in the Magadha region. 3. The rise of parallel power centers like the Vakatakas in the Deccan further strained the resources of the later Gupta rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 2 only
• B: 2 and 3 only
• C: 1 and 3 only
• D: 1, 2, and 3

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