Narendrasena
Narendrasena was a powerful Vakataka king. He was the son of Pravarsena II, and emerged the victor in a succession struggle following his father's death.[1] He reigned c. 440 – 460 and was succeeded by his son Prithvishena II.[2]
Early life
From the Balghat inscription of inscription of Pravarsena II, we come to know that Pravarsena II entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas. Narendrasena was married to Ajihata Bhattarika, the daughter of Kakusthavarma of the Kadamba dynasty.[3][4][5][6][7] [8] Pravarasena II's death was probably followed by a succession struggle from which Narendrasena, his son emerged as the victor.[1][2]
Reign
When the Guptas became involved in a war against the Huna invaders, the Vakatakas were free to expand in central India.[9] Narendrasena spread the Vakataka influence to Kosala, Mekala, and Malava. This however, ultimately brought the Vakatakas into conflict with the Nalas of Dakshina Kosala and caused a setback to the Vakataka family.[9] Narendrasena was succeeded by his son, Prithvishena II, who revived the Vakataka power for a short time.[9]
References
- ^ a b Singh, Upinder (2009). A history of ancient and early medieval India : from the Stone Age to the 12th century. New Delhi: Pearson Longman. pp. 482–484. ISBN 978-81-317-1677-9. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
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- ^ Kamath, S.U. (1980), p. 33
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Sources
- Kamath, Suryanath U. (2001) [1980]. A Concise history of Karnataka from pre-historic times to the present. Bangalore: Jupiter Books. OCLC 7796041.
- Sastri, Nilakanta K.A. (2002) [1955]. A history of South India from prehistoric times to the fall of Vijayanagar. New Delhi: Indian Branch, Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-560686-8.
- Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999) [1999]. Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age Publishers. ISBN 81-224-1198-3.
- Majumdar & Altekar, Ramesh Chandra & Ananth Sadashiv (1986) [1986]. Vakataka - Gupta Age Circa 200-550 A.D. New Delhi: Motilal Banarasidass Publications. ISBN 81-208-0026-5.