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Bhaskaravarman
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History of Kamarupa
Ruling dynasties
Varman dynasty (350–650 CE)
Pushyavarman 350–374
Samudravarman 374–398
Balavarman 398–422
Kalyanavarman 422–446
Ganapativarman 446–470
Mahendravarman 470–494
Narayanavarman 494–518
Bhutivarman 518–542
Chandramukhavarman 542–566
Sthitavarman 566–590
Susthitavarman 590–595
Supratisthitavarman 595–600
Bhaskaravarman 600–650
Avantivarman Unknown
Mlechchha dynasty (650–900 CE)
Salasthamba 650–670
Vigrahastambha 670–680
Palaka 680–695
Kumara 695–710
Vajra 710–725
Harshavarman 725–745
Balavarman II 745–760
Salambha 795–815
Harjjaravarman 815–832
Vanamalavarman 832–855
Jayamala 855–860
Balavarman III 860–880
Tyagasimha 890–900
Pala Dynasty (900–1100 CE)
Brahma Pala 900–920
Ratna Pala 920–960
Indra Pala 960–990
Go Pala 990–1015
Harsha Pala 1015–1035
Dharma Pala 1035–1060
Jaya Pala 1075–1100

Kumar Bhaskar Varman (Pron:kʊˈmɑ: ˈbʌskə ˈvɑ:mən) (600–650) was the last and most illustrious ruler [citation needed] of the Varman dynasty of Kamarupa Kingdom. He came to power after his brother Supratisthita Varman had died. A bachelor king, he died without an heir. After his death Salasthambha, who established the Mlechchha dynasty, acquired power in Kamarupa Kingdom.

Tenure

Main article: Kamarupa of Bhaskar Varman

He is known for his alliance with Harshavardhana against Shashanka,[1] the first major ruler of Bengal (Karnasuvarna). Bhaskarvarman issued the Nidhanpur copper plate grant from his camp at Karnasuvarna and it moved into his control for a short period.[2]

Xuanzang's accounts

The Chinese traveler, Xuanzang, visited him in his court and left an informative account of the kingdom, noting the King's patronization of Buddhism though he was not a Buddhist.[3] He said he crossed a great river Karatoya before entering the Kamarupa. The eastern boundary was a line of hills close to the Chinese frontier. He also said Kamarupa was nearly 1700 miles in circumference. The climate was genial. The people were honest. Their speech differed a little from that of mid-India. They were of violent disposition but were persevering students. They worshipped the Devas and did not believe in Buddhism. The Deva-temples were some hundreds in number and the various systems had some myriads of professed adherents. The few Buddhists in the country performed their acts of devotion in secret. The pilgrim ascertained from the people that to the east of the country was a series of hills which reached as far as the confines of China. The inhabitants of these hills were akin to the "Man of the Lao". In the south-east of the country elephants were plentiful.Bhaskar Varman was Hindu of Brahmin Caste and not Buddhist.[4]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. p. 39. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
  2. ^ Ghosh (Banglapedia)
  3. ^ (Gait 1906:53–55)
  4. ^ (Gait 1926:23–24)

References

  • Gait, E A (1906), A History of Assam, Thacker, Spink and Co., Calcutta
  • Gait, Sir Edward (1926), A History of Assam, Lawyer's Book Stall, Guwahati
  • Ghosh, Suchandra (2012). "Karnasuvarna". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  • Kāmarūpa-Kaliṅga-Mithilā:a politico-cultural alignment in Eastern India : history, art, traditions by Chandra Dhar Tripathi, Indian Institute of Advanced Study
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