Vasudeva Kanva
| Vasudeva Kanva | |
|---|---|
| Founder of Kanva dynasty | |
| Reign | c. 75 – c. 66 BCE (9 years) |
| Predecessor | Devabhuti |
| Successor | Bhumimitra |
| Issue | Bhumimitra |
| Dynasty | Kanva |
Vasudeva Kanva (c. 75 – c. 66 BCE) was the founder of the Kanva dynasty.[1] He was originally an Amatya (minister) of last Shunga ruler Devabhuti. Vasudeva killed the last Shunga ruler and established Kanva dynasty.[2] Bana's Harshacharita informs us that he came to power after the death of Devabhuti by a daughter of his slave woman disguised as his queen. He was succeeded by his son Bhumimitra.[3]
King Vasudeva was one of the famous patrons of arts.[4]
See also
References
Citations
- ^ Hazra, Rajendra Chandra (1987) [1940], Studies in the Puranic Records on Hindu Rites and Customs, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-0422-8
- Raychaudhuri, Hemchandra (2006), Political History of Ancient India, Cosmo Publications, ISBN 81-307-0291-6 - ^ Thapar 2013, p. 296.
- ^ Rao, B.V. World history from early times to A D 2000. Sterling Publishers. p. 97.
- Shankar, Rama. History of Ancient India. Tripathi. p. 189. - ^ Kennedy Warder, Anthony. Indian Kavya Literature. Vol. 2. p. 114.
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Further reading
- Lahiri, Bela: Indigenous States of Northern India (circa 200 B.C. - 320 A.D.), University of Calcutta, 1974.