Ticker

6/recent/ticker-posts

Sisunaga Dynasty

Sisunaga Dynasty (1984-1616 BCE)

Sisunaga Dynasty-Shishunaga dynasty

Pradyota rulers of Avanti, who were counterparts of the five Bimbisariyans of Magadha, were seems to have fallen roughly in the period 1984 BCE. Not with standing amid the rule of Nandivardhana, the customary threatening vibe proceeded amongst Avanti and Magadha. The Jain texts were silent about the successors of Pradyota dynasty. However some texts depict that Nandivardhana was vanquished by Sisunaga, who is acting as Magadhan Viceroy at Benares. After destructing Pradyota dynasty Sisunaga established Sisunaga Dynasty.


Shishunaga dynasty and its rulers

Sisunaga dynasty was ruled for 366 years. The first king of dynasty is Sisunaga. His son will be Kakavarna, his son will be Vidmisara, his son will be Ajatasatru, his son will also be Nandivardhana and his son will be Mahananda.


Avanti after the fall of Pradyota Dynasty

After the defeat of Nandhivardhana, Avanti was incorporated with the growing kingdoms of Magadha. Sisunaga appointed his son as in charge of Varanasi against both Kosala and Avanti. Avanti continued under the possession of the Nandas when they became the rulers of Magadha. Avanti remained as one of the provinces of the Mauryan Empire, with its capital Ujjain, as the seat of Mauryan empire.


Downfall of Sisunaga Dynasty

The Sisunaga dynasty continued to rule the kingdom till 1616 BCE. In this year the reigning emperor of the Sisunaga dynasty was Mahananda. He was killed by Nanda. Nanda usurped the throne and founded the Nanda Dynasty.

Post a Comment

0 Comments