The Kanva dynasty or Kanvayana had overthrown shunga dynasity had ruled parts of eastern and central India from 73 BCE to 28 BCE. The capital of this kingdom had been either patliputra or vidisha. The Kanva dynasty was established by Vasudev Kanva in 73 BCE. Vasudeva was initially a minister of Shunga , who then …
Inscription number – 4 Ayodhya Stone Inscription of Dhana_deva Provenance: Ayodhya district, Uttara Pradesh. Script: Brahmi of circa 1st century B.C. Language: Sanskrit (corrupt)References: J.D. Ratnakara, Nagari Pracharin Sabha, Patrikā, V, pt. 1, pp.99-104; G.. Ojha, ibid. pp. 201ff; K.P. Jayaswal, Modem Review, Oct. 1924, p. 43: J.B.O.R.S,. X. pp-202-208; XIII, pp.247-49; A. Banerji, Sastri, …
The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka. One obvious reason for it was the succession of weak kings. Another immediate cause was the partition of the Empire into two. Had not the partition taken place, the Greek invasions could have been held back giving a chance to the …
Edicts of Ashoka The Edicts of Ashoka are a collection of more than thirty inscriptions on the pillars as well as boulders and cave walls, attributed to Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan empire who reigned from 268 BCE to 232 BCE. These inscriptions were dispersed throughout the areas of modern-day Bangladesh, Nepal, Afganistan & Pakistan. …
Vikramaditya (IAST: Vikramāditya) was a legendary emperor of ancient India. Often characterized as an ideal king, he is known for his generosity, courage, and patronage of scholars Chandragupta II, also called Vikramaditya, powerful emperor (reigned c. 380–c. 415 ce) of northern India. He was the son of Samudra Gupta and grandson of Chandragupta I. Vikramaditya …
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Casket No. 3 Text A. On the upper stone 1. नेगमा 2. वछो चघो 3. जेतो जंभो तिसो 4. रेतौ अचिनौ षभिको 5. अखघो केलो केसो माहो 6. सेटो छदिको घ खबूलो 7. सोणुतरो समणो 8. समणदाषो सामको 9. कामुको चीतको B. On the rim of the lower stone अरह दिनानं गोव्यिा मजूस च बमुगो …
Pabhosa cave inscription of the time of udaka – Regnal year 10 Province Pabosa ( Ancient Pabosa Tirtha) Near Kosam ( Ancient Kausambi) Allahabad district UP 1. From the facsimile in Ep Ind XXII P1 facing p203 The first six letters have been tentatively restored with the help of Ghosundi well inscription. Script: Brahmi of …
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EUTHYDEMUS II. Sub-king at Bactria — 189 to 187 B.C. Ario tetradrachm. B.M. References: E.J. Rapson, C.H.I, Pl III, 4; M.V.D. Mohan, Indo Greek Coins, p.184, pl.II. 3. Obv. : In dotted circle, draped bust of Euthydamus II, r.. diad. with both ends floating freely at the back. Rev: Heracles standing to front. holding wreath …
AGATHOCLES was an indo greek king, who reigned between around 182 to 170 BC. He was Sub-king of Gandhara and Kapisav. Agathocles rule was the immediate successor of Pantaleon & was another son of Demetrius 1 1. Attic tetradrachm B.M. and P.M.References: Rapson, CHI PL. lII 6 R. B Whitehead, L M. C.Section- I, No …
DEMETRIUS I- King of Bactria — (192 to 175 B.C.) 1. A – Attic Tetradrachm. Issued as sub-king before 192 B.C.B.M. References: A.K. Narain, Indo-Greeks, Pl.I.5; M.V.D. Mohan, Indo Greek Coins p -182, pl.1, 5.Obv.: In dotted circle, draped bust of youthful Demetrius I, wearing elephant-shaped cap, died with ends treated as on no. 1.2. …