Sunga Dynasty: (185 to 73 B.C.)
Sunga Dynasty was established by Pushymitra Sunga, a Brahmin Commanderin Chief of last Mauryan ruler named Brihadratha in 185 BC
The capital of Sungas was Videsa in modern Madhya Pradesh.
Pushyamitra didn‘t adopt any royal title and ruled with the name of Senani The great Buddhist Stupa at Bharhut (in M.P.) was built during the reign of Sungas.
The Greek king Antialcidas sent his ambassador named Herodotus to the court of Sunga s.
Herodotus constructed a pillar―Garudadhwaj in the honour of God Vasudeva
Sunga Dynasty was established by Pushymitra Sunga, a Brahmin Commanderin Chief of last Mauryan ruler named Brihadratha in 185 BC
The capital of Sungas was Videsa in modern Madhya Pradesh.
Pushyamitra didn‘t adopt any royal title and ruled with the name of Senani The great Buddhist Stupa at Bharhut (in M.P.) was built during the reign of Sungas.
The Greek king Antialcidas sent his ambassador named Herodotus to the court of Sunga s.
Herodotus constructed a pillar―Garudadhwaj in the honour of God Vasudeva
Kanva Dynasty: (73 to 28 B.C.)
In 73 BC, Devabhuti, the last ruler of the Sunga dynasty, was murdered by his minister Vasudeva, who usurped the throne and founded the Kavana dy nasty.
The dynasty was confined to Magdha only The period of Kanva rule came to an end in 28 BC when their kingdom was annexed by Satvahanas.
In 73 BC, Devabhuti, the last ruler of the Sunga dynasty, was murdered by his minister Vasudeva, who usurped the throne and founded the Kavana dy nasty.
The dynasty was confined to Magdha only The period of Kanva rule came to an end in 28 BC when their kingdom was annexed by Satvahanas.
Satavahana Dynasty: (60 B.C. to 225 A.D.)
The most important of the native successors of the Mauryas in the Dec can and Central India were the Satvahanas.
Their capital was Pratishtana or Paithan while Bhrauch was the most important port city.
The early Satvahana kings appeared not in Andhra but in Maharashtra but most of their early inscriptions have been found i n Andhra.
Simuka (60 BC37 BC) was the founder of the Satvahana dynasty. He was immediate successor of Ashoka in this region.
The most important of the native successors of the Mauryas in the Dec can and Central India were the Satvahanas.
Their capital was Pratishtana or Paithan while Bhrauch was the most important port city.
The early Satvahana kings appeared not in Andhra but in Maharashtra but most of their early inscriptions have been found i n Andhra.
Simuka (60 BC37 BC) was the founder of the Satvahana dynasty. He was immediate successor of Ashoka in this region.
Chedi Dynasty :After Mauryas, the Chedi dynasty emerged in the Kalinga region, i.e. modern Odisha The capital city of this dy Sisupalgarh nasty was The important ruler of this dynasty was Kharwela. Kharvela patronized Jainism and the Hatigumpha inscription gives a reference of his victories.
The Sakas :: The Sakas, also known as Scythians, replaced the Indo Greeks in India.
Among the five branches of Sakas with their seats of power in different parts of India, the most important was the one which ruled in Western India till the 4th Century AD.
The five seats of power or Satraps were:
Among the five branches of Sakas with their seats of power in different parts of India, the most important was the one which ruled in Western India till the 4th Century AD.
The five seats of power or Satraps were:
- 1. Kapisa (Afghanistan)
- 2. Taxila (Pakistan )
- 3. Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)
- 4. Upper Deccan
- 5. Ujjain
The most famous Saka ruler in India was Rudradaman (130 AD150 AD).
He is famous not only for his military conquests but also for his public works. He repaired the famous Sudarsan lake of the Mauryan period and gave patronage to Sanskrit language The Junagarh inscription in Gujarat is attributed to Rudradaman is first ever inscription written in Sanskrit Other important Saka rulers in India were Nahapana, Ushavadeva, Ghamatika,Chashtana etc.
He is famous not only for his military conquests but also for his public works. He repaired the famous Sudarsan lake of the Mauryan period and gave patronage to Sanskrit language The Junagarh inscription in Gujarat is attributed to Rudradaman is first ever inscription written in Sanskrit Other important Saka rulers in India were Nahapana, Ushavadeva, Ghamatika,Chashtana etc.
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