guhasena stopped using the term "paramabhattaraka padanudhyata" along his name like his predecessors, which denotes the cessation of displaying of the nominal allegiance to the gupta overlords. he had assumed the title of "maharajadhiraja". during his early rule, the maitraka kingdom was invaded by maukhara or maukhari king ishwaravarman. the raivataka (girnar) hill is mentioned in his jaunpur stone inscription but who won the war is unclear as the inscription is fragmentary. it is assumed that guhasena must have repelled the attack.