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The Pushyabhuti dynasty (IAST: Puṣyabhūti), also known as the Vardhana dynasty, was the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Thanesar and later the Kingdom of Kannauj in northern India during the 6th and 7th centuries.
Sep 8, 2023 · Prabhakaravardhana also known as Pratapashila, is considered the founder of this dynasty, and he established his rule in the northern part of India. He fought many enemies expanded his kingdom and assumed the title Maharajadhiraja.
Mar 3, 2015 · Prabhakara Vardhana founded the Vardhana dynasty. An important ruling family to gain prominence after the fall of the Gupta was that of the Pushyabhutis who had their capital at Thanesar (Thanesvara in Kurukshetra, Haryana).
He was the son of Prabhakar Vardhana, the founder of the Pushyabhuti Dynasty or the Vardhana Dynasty. Harshavardhana is considered as one of the most prominent Indian emperors in the 7th century AD. He built a huge empire that extended from north & northwestern India till the Narmada in the South.
Oct 26, 2024 · According to Harshacharita by Banabhatta, the dynasty was founded by Pushyabhuti, a devotee of Lord Shiva. Historians assume that, like the Maukharis, their neighbours in the east, the Pushyabhutis took advantage of the fall of the Gupta Empire to assert independence and found a new kingdom and dynasty.
Apr 27, 2021 · King Harshavardhana belonged to the Vardhana dynasty and Pushyabhuti was the founder of that dynasty. Prabhakaravardhana was the first ruler of this dynasty and he was succeeded by his eldest son Rajyavardhana. Rajyavardhana was killed by Sasanka while avenging him for killing his brother-in-law.
Nov 30, 2023 · The Pushyabhuti or Vardhana Dynasty, led by the illustrious ruler Harshavardhana, marked a significant chapter in Indian history during the 6th and 7th centuries. Emerging in the aftermath of the Gupta Empire’s decline, Harsha, a member of the Pushyabhuti family, ascended the throne in 606 CE.
Harshacharita, the biography of Harshavardhana written by Banabhatta, cites Pushyabhuti as the founder of Pushyabhuti dynasty. Prabhakara Vardhana became an independent king and took the title, "Maha Rajadhiraja".
Jun 5, 2019 · Also known as the Vardhana or Pushpabhuti Dynasty, the core area of their kingdom was situated in what is now the state of Haryana in India with the capital at Sthanishvara or Thaneshvara (present-day Thanesar), and later at Kanyakubja (modern-day Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh state).
The Pushyabhuti dynasty or the Vardhan dynasty was established in the sixth century AD after the decline of the Gupta dynasty at Thaneshwar in Ambala district of Haryana. The founder of this dynasty is believed to be 'Pushyabhuti', who was a worshiper of Shiva and his ultimate devotee.
