Pradyota dynasty

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Pradyota dynasty succeeded the Brihadrathas dynasty in Magadha. According to the Vayu Purana, Pradyotas ruled Magadha for 138 years from 799-684 BC. Palaka, the son of the Avanti king Pradyota, conquered Kaushambi, making the kingdom powerful. According to both Buddhist texts and Jain texts, one of Pradyota tradition was that king's son would kill his father to become the successor. During this time, it is reported that there was high crimes in Magadha. The people rose up and elected Shishunaga to become the new king, who destroyed the power of the Pradyotas and created the Shishunaga dynasty.


[edit] Pradyota dynasty Rulers

  • Pradyota Mahasena
  • Palaka
  • Visakhayupa
  • Ajaka or Aryaka
  • Varttivarddhana or Nandivardhana


Preceded by
Brihadrathas dynasty		 Magadha dynasties Succeeded by
Shishunaga dynasty
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