Vasudeva Kanva
1st century BCE founder of Kanva dynasty / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vasudeva Kanva (c. 75 – c. 66 BCE) was the founder of the Kanva dynasty.[1] He was originally an Amatya (minister) of last Shunga ruler Devabhuti. Vasudeva killed the last Shunga ruler and established Kanva dynasty.[2] Bana's Harshacharita informs us that he came to power after the death of Devabhuti by a daughter of his servant woman disguised as his empress. He was succeeded by his son Bhumimitra.[3][4]
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Vasudeva Kanva | |
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Kanva emperor | |
Reign | c. 75 – c. 66 BCE (9 years) |
Predecessor | Devabhuti |
Successor | Bhumimitra |
Issue | Bhumimitra |
Dynasty | Kanva |
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