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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 ]
The Kanva dynasty was established by Vasudeva Kanva in 73 BCE. Vasudeva was initially a minister of the Shunga Emperor Devabhuti, who then assassinated the former emperor and usurped the throne. [5] The Kanva ruler allowed the kings of the Shunga dynasty to continue to rule in obscurity in a corner of their former dominions.
The last king of Sungas, Devabhuti was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva, who then established Kanva dynasty. [22] According to the Puranas: "The Andhra Simuka will assail the Kanvayanas and Susarman, and destroy the remains of the Sungas' power and will obtain this earth."
2.8 Kanva dynasty (c. 73–28 BCE) ... (Devabhuti was the last ruler of dynasty dethroned by, dethroned Vasudeva Kanva in 73 BCE) Kanva dynasty (c. 73–28 BCE)
According to Bana's Harshacharita, he was assassinated by his prime minister Vasudeva Kanva with help of the daughter of a slave woman of Devabhuti, who disguised herself as his empress. [2] [3] [1] He is said to have been overly fond of the company of women [4] [5] and to have been overindulgent in sensual pleasures. [6] [7]
This dynasty was founded by Vasudeva Kanva who overthrow the Emperor Devabhuti in 73 BCE. This dynasty lasted for only 45 years, ruling Magadha from 73 to 28 BCE. On 28 BCE, the last emperor, Susarman Kanva was killed by the Satavahana Emperor Satakarni II and the Magadha Empire subsequently collapsed.
India. Kanva dynasty (complete list) –; Vasudeva (c.75–c.66 BC); Bhumimitra (c.66–c.52 BC) Narayana (c.52–c.40 BC) Susharman (c.40–c.30 BC) Satavahana ...
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