Varman Dynasty of Kannauj

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Was a dynasty that ruled Kannauj and the surrounding areas from the mid 7th century to the late 8th century.

Establishment

January 651: Harsha eventually made Kanyakubja (modern Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh) his capital, and ruled till c. 647 CE. He died without an heir, leading to the end of the Pushyabhuti dynasty.

Chronology

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1. Wars of conquest of Muktapida

In the VIII century Muktapida, an Indian king of the Karkota dynasty of Kashmir, created a short-lived empire covering most of India.

January 741: Karkota ruler Lalitaditya Muktapida conquered extensive territories in India and Central Asia.

January 761: Karkota ruler Lalitaditya Muktapida conquered extensive territories in India and Central Asia.

Disestablishment

January 771: The last king of Kannauj, Bhoja, was probably defeated by the Ayudhas, who established a new dynasty.

Selected Sources

Schwartzberg, J. E. (1992); A Historical Atlas of South Asia, Chicago (USA), p. 146

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