Maukhari Kingdom

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One of successors of the Guptas in the Gangetic region,.

Establishment

January 551: The Maukharis established their independent kingdom at Kannauj, during the 6th century. The dynasty ruled over much of Uttar Pradesh and Magadha.

January 551: In the heart of the former Gupta Empire, in the Gangetic region, the Guptas were succeeded by the Maukhari dynasty and the Pushyabhuti dynasty.

Chronology

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1. Events

January 570: Gahasena was succeeded by his son Dharasena II, who used the title of Samanta in his early grants and later readopts the title of Maharaja and later again as Mahasamanta. He reigned from 569 to 589-90 CE. It is considered that he had become subordinate to Maukhari ruler Ishanavarman for sometime between which reflect in the changes in titles.

January 591: Gahasena was succeeded by his son Dharasena II, who used the title of Samanta in his early grants and later readopts the title of Maharaja and later again as Mahasamanta. He reigned from 569 to 589-90 CE. It is considered that he had become subordinate to Maukhari ruler Ishanavarman for sometime between which reflect in the changes in titles.

January 591: In 590, the Pushyabhuti Dynasty expanded its territory beyond its capital Sthaneshvara (Thanesar) to include a larger area. The dynasty was known for its patronage of Buddhism and Hinduism, and its most famous ruler was Harsha, who reigned from 606 to 647.

January 601: The Gurjaradesa kingdom was founded by Harichandra Rohilladhi at Mandore in about 600 CE.