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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 Kanva dynasty was the eighth and last ruling house of Magadha. 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.
The dynasty was established by Pushyamitra, after taking the throne of Magadha from the Mauryas. The Shunga empire's capital was Pataliputra, but later emperors such as Bhagabhadra also held court at Besnagar (modern Vidisha) in eastern Malwa. [2] This dynasty is also responsible for successfully fighting and resisting the Greeks in Shunga ...
11.1 Notes. 11.2 Citations. 11.3 Sources. ... Kanva Dynasty, 73 – 28 BCE; Sangam period 300 BCE ... The early modern period of Indian history is dated from 1526 to ...
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 ]
Kanva Dynasty, 73 – 28 BCE; Sangam period ... He notes that early translators interpreted Justin's original expression as ... He was the first ruler in history ...
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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]