Vasudeva Kanva

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Vasudeva Kanva (75 - 66 B.C.E.) was the founder of the Kanva dynasty. He was originally an 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 Indigenous 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.