Vasumitra

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Vasumitra or Sumitra (as per d manuscript of Matsya Purana) (131 - 124 BCE) was the fourth Sunga ruler. He was the son of Agnimitra by his queen Dharini.

Kalidasa's Malavikagnimitram tells us that he guarded the sacrificial horse let loose by his grandfather Pushyamitra and he defeated 'Yavana' (Indo-Greek) cavalrymen on the banks of river Sindhu (Act V, 14).

Bana's Harshacharita mentioned him as Sumitra and informed us that he was killed by Mitradeva (or Muladeva) while enjoying a drama. He was succeeded by Andhraka, Antaka, Bhadraka or Bhadra as per different Puranas.

Preceded by Vasujyeshtha

Sunga ruler circa 131 BCE

Succeeded by Andhraka

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• Indegenous States of Northern India (Circa 200 B.C. to 320 A.D.) by Bela Lahiri, University of Calcutta, 1974.