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][2] Vasudeva Kanva was a Brahmin king. He was originally an Amatya (minister) of last Shunga ruler Devabhuti. 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][4] King Vasudeva was one of the famous patrons of arts.[5]

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Citations

  1. ↑ Hazra 1987, p. 200.
  2. ↑ Raychaudhuri 2006, p. 333.
  3. ↑ Rao, B.V. World history from early times to A D 2000. Sterling Publishers. p. 97.
  4. ↑ Shankar, Rama. History of Ancient India. Tripathi. p. 189.
  5. ↑ Kennedy Warder, Anthony. Indian Kavya Literature, Volume 2. p. 114.

Sources

  • Hazra, Rajendra Chandra (1987) [1940], Studies in the Puranic Records on Hindu Rites and Customs, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 81-208-0422-8
  • Lahiri, Bela: Indigenous States of Northern India (circa 200 B.C. - 320 A.D.), University of Calcutta, 1974.
  • Raychaudhuri, Hemchandra (2006), Political History of Ancient India, Cosmo Publications, ISBN 81-307-0291-6
Preceded by
Devabhuti		 Kanva dynasty
c. 75 BCE		 Succeeded by
Bhumimitra
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