Vijayasena
Vijayasena | |
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Western Satrap king | |
Reign | 238-250 CE |
Predecessor | Yasodaman I |
Successor | Isvaradatta, Damajadasri III |
Father | Damasena |
Vijayasena (Brahmi π―πΊππ¬π²ππ¦ reigned 238-250) was a Saka ruler of the Western Satraps in India during the 2nd century CE.[1][2] He was one of 4 sons of Damasena that ascended to the throne.[3] In 242 CE, he was usurped by Isvaradatta, and regained the throne about a year and a half later. He was succeeded by his brother, Damajadasri III.[3]
References
- ^ Visva-Bharati Annals. Visva-Bharati. 1955. p.Β 51.
- ^ Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra (1977). Ancient India. Motilal Banarsidass. p.Β 537. ISBNΒ 9788120804364.
- ^ a b Smith, Vincent Arthur (1906). Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum Calcutta Including the Cabinet of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Clarendon Press. p.Β 124.
- ^ Tandon, Pankaj. "How to read the legends on coins of the Western Kshatrapas: A Beginner's Guide". p.Β 2.