Madhuriputra
Madhuriputra was an Ahir king who ruled over the Nashik in the 3rd century AD .[1][2] The Nashik inscription speaks of a king Madhuriputra Ishwarsena / Mathariputra Ishvarsena,[3] who was an Ahir and a son of Shivadatta who was said to be the founder of this dynasty. This dynasty originated around 249-250BCE, an era that would be known as Kalachuri-Chedi era in later times.[4] They would rule the region around Nashik. Some historians consider them to be a branch of the Satavahanas.[5] After the fall of Satavahana Dynasty in 199A.D , Abir Dynasty is said to rule over Nashik and the northeast. Madhuriputra was one of the ten kings of this dynasty who ruled Nashik for 67 Years. [4]
Historically, Ahirs founded Ahir Batak town (Ahrora) in Central Provinces and Ahirwada in Jhansi. Rudramurti Ahir, an Army General, who later became a king, Madhuriputr, Ishwarsena and Shivdatta[6] like well known kings of Ahir lineage mingled with Rajputs.[7] Historically, Ahirs founded Ahir Batak town (Ahrora) in Central Provinces and Ahirwada in Jhansi. Rudramurti Ahir, an Army General, who later became a king, Madhuriputr, Ishwarsena and Shivdatta like well known kings of Ahir lineage mingled with Rajputs.[citation needed][citation needed]
References
- ^ Kumar Suresh Singh, Anthropological Survey of India (1998). People of India, Volume 38, Part 1. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 44. ISBN 9788171547661.
- ^ K. S. Singh (1 January 1998). People of India: Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. pp. 44–. ISBN 978-81-7154-766-1. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ Kapre, K R. "Archaeology of the ancient place names in the deccan" (PDF). hdl.handle.net.
- ^ a b "History | Nashik District, Government of Maharashtra | India". Retrieved 2021-11-19.
- ^ Maharashtra (India) (1962). Maharashtra State gazetteers. Vol. 3. Directorate of Govt. Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. p. 104cn. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ Maharashtra (India) (1962). Maharashtra State gazetteers, Volume 3 Gazetteer of India Gazetteers of British India, 1833-1962 Imperial gazetteer. District series Imperial gazetteers of India India gazetteers Maharashtra State Gazetteers, Maharashtra (India). Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. p. 104. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ K. S. Singh, B. K. Lavania (1998). Rajasthan, Volume 1 Volume 38 of People of India, Kumar Suresh Singh Part 1 of People of India: Rajasthan, Anthropological Survey of India Rajasthan, Anthropological Survey of Indi. Popular Prakashan. p. 44. ISBN 9788171547661. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
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