Manava (Bengali : মানব) was the son and successor to the previous King of Gauda, Shashanka.[1] He was the last recorded ruler of the dynasty and was likely deposed by Harshavardhana (King of Kannauj) or Bhaskaravarman (King of Kamarupa). He ruled as king for 8 months 5 days during 625–626.[2][3]
| Manava | |
|---|---|
| King of Gauda | |
| Reign | 625–626 (8 months) |
| Predecessor | Shashanka |
| Successor | Position abolished |
| Dynasty | Gauda Raaj |
| Father | Shashanka |
| Mother | Unknown |
| Religion | Hinduism (Shaivism) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Amin, Adnan R. (30 September 2019). "The First King of Bengal". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
- ^ Dynastic History of Magadha, Prasad Sinha (1977). Bindeshwari. New Delhi: Abhinav Publications. p. 133.
- ^ Bengal (India), West (1969). West Bengal District Gazetteers: Māldā. State editor, West Bengal District Gazetteers.
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