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Bhamodra — Mohota Copper Plate Inscription of Dronasimha (Gupta Valabhi Year 183 (502 A.D.)

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The Maitraka dynasty’s history is an important part of India’s ancient past, highlighting the cultural and political diversity of the subcontinent during that time. The dynasty that ruled the region of Valabhi (now known as Vala, in Gujarat, India) from the 5th to the 8th century CE. Gupta era, introduced in Kathiawar by the Guptas during their rule was continued to be used by their feudatories, the Maitrakas of Valabhi, even after they became independent. Then it came to be known as
Valabhi era in these parts, But there was a difference of seven months between the initial dates of the two.

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“Maitrakas: The Guardians of Valabhi”
The Maitraka dynasty, comprised Kayastha Kshatriya community. They were followers of shaivism. They ruled western India from 475 to approximately 800 CE. Maitrakas were presumably Kshatriyas and their origin was Mitra dynasty, which, had once ruled region around Mathura. Consequent to the fall of Gupta Empire, Maitraka dynasty was founded by Senapati Bhatarka, the then governor of Saurashtra under Gupta Empire. He declared the region under his influence as a sovereign state.
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