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 empress. He was succeeded by his son Bhumimitra.[3][4]
| Vasudeva Kanva | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Magadha | |
| Reign | c. 75 – c. 66 BCE (9 years) |
| Predecessor | Devabhuti |
| Successor | Bhumimitra |
| Minister of Magadha | |
| Issue | Bhumimitra |
| Dynasty | Kanva |
Ascension to power
editHe 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 empress.[5][4][6]
Reign
editHe was a Vaishnavite (worshipper of Lord Vishnu).[6] Most of the taxes collected during his reign were used for temples. He was one of the famous patrons of arts.[7][4][6] During his reign, the Indo-Greeks invaded, but he managed to keep his throne.[6] He was succeeded by his son Bhumimitra.[8][4][6]
See also
editReferences
editCitations
edit- ^ 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 - ^ a b Thapar 2013, p. 296.
- ^ Rao, B.V. (January 2012). World history from early times to A D 2000. Sterling Publishers. p. 97. ISBN 9788120731882.
- Shankar, Rama (1967). History of Ancient India. Tripathi. p. 189. ISBN 9788120800182. - ^ a b c d INDIA: Brief History Volume 4. Symist. 7 July 2019.
- ^ Rao, B.V. (January 2012). World history from early times to A D 2000. Sterling Publishers. p. 97. ISBN 9788120731882.
- Shankar, Rama (1967). History of Ancient India. Tripathi. p. 189. ISBN 9788120800182. - ^ a b c d e INDIA: Brief History Volume 3 (EBook). Symist. 3 March 2019. p. 34.
- ^ Kennedy Warder, Anthony (1989). Indian Kavya Literature. Vol. 2. p. 114. ISBN 9788120804470.
- ^ Rao, B.V. (January 2012). World history from early times to A D 2000. Sterling Publishers. p. 97. ISBN 9788120731882.
- Shankar, Rama (1967). History of Ancient India. Tripathi. p. 189. ISBN 9788120800182.
Sources
editFurther reading
edit- Lahiri, Bela: Indigenous States of Northern India (circa 200 B.C. - 320 A.D.), University of Calcutta, 1974.