Two fantastic updates. The developments in India are very interesting given how much it has changed from the previous version. I particularly like that the Eftal end up splitting into two groupings given how difficult (nigh impossible) it is to hold territories in both India and Persia at the same time. The massive natural barriers splitting India and Persia are incredibly difficult to cross under any circumstances, but holding together a state across the region is something very few have succeeded in doing.
It truly pains me to see the ERE on its back heel when both Justinian and Belisaurius are running about, but given the size and power of the Eftal I doubt anything else would happen. By the way, how far into the Middle East did the 6th century crises actually reach IOTL? As you mention, it is often discussed as a Mediterranean disaster, but given that Persia is now acting as a crossroad for trade, I can't imagine the "Egyptian Plague" not following those routes eastward.
Things are about to get every interesting.
It truly pains me to see the ERE on its back heel when both Justinian and Belisaurius are running about, but given the size and power of the Eftal I doubt anything else would happen. By the way, how far into the Middle East did the 6th century crises actually reach IOTL? As you mention, it is often discussed as a Mediterranean disaster, but given that Persia is now acting as a crossroad for trade, I can't imagine the "Egyptian Plague" not following those routes eastward.
Things are about to get every interesting.