Vasudeva Kanva
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Vasudeva Kanva (75 - 66 B.C.E.) was the founder of the Kanva dynasty. He was originally a Amatya (minister) of last Sunga 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.
| Preceded by Devabhuti |
Kanva dynasty circa 75 BCE |
Succeeded by Bhumimitra |
[edit] References
- Lahiri, Bela Indegenous States of Northern India (Circa 200 B.C. - 320 A.D.), University of Calcutta, 1974.
- Raychaudhuri, Hemchandra Political History of Ancient India, University of Calcutta, 1972.
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