Vakataka dynasty

The Vakataka were an Indian dynasty. They sat down in the late 3rd century as the main successor dynasty of the Satavahanas by. They ruled until the end of the 5th century in what is now Maharashtra and put a counterweight to the Gupta dar.

The founder of the dynasty was Vindhyashakti (reigned about 248-284 ), which was also the name of the goddess of Vindhyagebirges. He was Brahmin and probably came from there.

The next ruler was Pravarasena I (r. about 284-344 ), who ruled for 60 years, formed the kingdom into a great power and called himself " Almighty ". He was related to the Naga kings of the Ganges.

Even the great conqueror of the Gupta, Samadragupta (reigned 335-375 ) seems to have avoided a war with the Vakataka. While it is possible that the Rudradeva is identical in Samadraguptas victory inscription of Allahabad with Pravarasenas son Rudrasena I.. But it may have acted as no lasting success Samadraguptas.

At that time, the state seems to have temporarily divided. Rudrasena II (r. about 385-390 ) married Prabhavatigupta, the daughter of Guptakönigs Chandragupta II (r. 375-413/15 ). When he died after a short reign, Prabhavatigupta took over for 20 years as regent for their minor sons and added the state virtually in the National Association of her father a.

The third son of Guptatochter, Pravarasena II (r. about 410-440 ) broke away from the tutelage of Gupta, organized his new state (his provincial officials bore the title "General" ) and left behind many inscriptions. Close relations between the two empires remained but preserved so that the culture of Gupta also served in the south.

Two generations later came Harishena, a prince from a sideline in Berar, to power and ousted the descendants Pravarasenas II He reigned towards the end of the 5th century, and is expanded as a builder in Ajanta, but after that the kingdom falls into political unrest. The Heritage took over the Early Kalachuri.

The Vakataka could characterize any coins in contrast to the Gupta and also from their neighbors are no significant discovery of coins known.

Vakataka Kings

The dates are usually volatile.

  • Vindhyashakti ( 248-284 )
  • Pravarasena I. ( 284-344 ), after division into four branches of the family of his sons
  • Rudrasena I. ( 330-355 ), son of Gautamiputra, grandson of Pravarasena I.
  • Prithvisena I. ( 355-380 )
  • Rudrasena II ( 385-390 )
  • Prabhavatigupta, regent ( 390-410 ) for Divakarasena and Damodarasena
  • Damodarasena ( Pravarasena II ) ( 410-440 )
  • Narendrasena ( 440-460 )
  • Prithvishena II ( 460-480 )
  • Harishena ( 480-510 ), son of Devasena from Vatsagulma - line
  • Sarvasena (III ), son Harishenas overthrown by vassals
  • Dynasty (India)
  • Indian antiquity
Satavahana dynasty Kalachuri dynasty
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