Pushyavarman
King of Kamarupa
DynastyVarman
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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

Pushyavarman (Reign 350–374) was the first historical ruler of Kamarupa (Assam) in eastern India,[1] who established the Varman dynasty in 350 AD.

Tenure

Pushyavarman encouraged Vedic culture to flourish in his country. Hindu influence was widespread during his reign. He maintained cultural, political and diplomatic relationship with other states under Gupta Empire, most notably rulers of stature like Samudra Gupta. One of Pushyavarman's sons was Samudravarman, who married Datta Devi. The name of the queen of his great contemporary, Samudra Gupta, was also Datta Devi, probably both married in the same family. Though they were related, Samudra Gupta fought and defeated Samudravarman's son Balavarman, in connection with his performance of the Asvamedha sacrifice. This is recorded in Samudra Gupta's Allahabad Inscription. Gupta had to quell internal dissidence as well as external threats.[2][3] Just as Samudra Gupta founded an empire which finally included the Indian subcontinent, Samudravarman extended his power to the Eastern Peninsula, adjoining the Pacific Ocean.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. p. 37. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
  2. ↑ As recounted in the Dubi plates of Bhaskaravarman, (Lahiri 1991, p. 68).
  3. ↑ (Lahiri 1991, p. 68)
  4. ↑ Vasu, Nagendranāth (1922), The Social History of Kamarupa

Further reading

  • Vasu, Nagendranath (1922). The Social History of Kamarupa.
  • Tripathi, Chandra Dhar (2008). Kamarupa-Kalinga-Mithila politico-cultural alignment in Eastern India : history, art, traditions. Indian Institute of Advanced Study. p. 197.
  • Wilt, Verne David (1995). Kamarupa. V.D. Wilt. p. 47.
  • Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra (1977). Ancient India. Motilal Banarsidass Publications. p. 538.
  • Kapoor, Subodh (2002). Encyclopaedia of ancient Indian geography. Cosmo Publications. p. 364.
  • Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 668.
  • Kapoor, Subodh (2002). The Indian encyclopaedia: biographical, historical, religious,administrative, ethnological, commercial and scientific. Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd. p. 320.
  • Sarkar, Ichhimuddin (1992). Aspects of historical geography of Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa (ancient Assam). Naya Prokash. p. 295.
  • Deka, Phani (2007). The great Indian corridor in the east. Mittal Publications. p. 404.
  • Pathak, Guptajit (2008). Assam's history and its graphics. Mittal Publications. p. 211.
  • Samiti, Kamarupa Anusandhana (1984). Readings in the history & culture of Assam. Kamarupa Anusandhana Samiti. p. 227.
  • Lahiri, Nayanjot (1991). Pre-Ahom Assam: Studies in the Inscriptions of Assam between the Fifth and the Thirteenth Centuries AD. Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt Ltd.
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