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Bhaskaravarman
Ruler of Kamarupa kingdom in ancient India from 600–650 CE / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bhaskarbarman (bʱaːskərə'vərmən; 600–650) was king of medieval Kamarupa and the last of the Barman dynasty. After being captured by the Gauda king during the reign of his father, he was able to re-establish the rule of the Varmans. He made political alliances with Harshavardhana of Thaneswar, against the alliance of the Gauda and East Malwa.[3] He was visited by Xuanzang and Wang Xuance, the envoys of the Tang dynasty who have left accounts of the king and the kingdom.
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![]() The 7th century Kamarupa under Bhaskaravarman.[1] The kingdom extended to the east up to the hills that led to China,[2] according to the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited Bhaskarbarman's court during his heydays around 643 CE. | |
Ruler of Kamarupa | |
Reign | 600–650 |
Bhaskarbarman came to power after his brother Supratisthitavarman died. He was the first Kamarupa king to claim descent from the mythical Narakasura, Bhagadatta and Vajradatta.[4] After his death, Salasthambha, who established the Mlechchha dynasty, acquired power in Kamarupa Kingdom.[citation needed]
He issued the Dubi and Nidhanpur copper plate grants, re-issued after his ancestor Bhutivarman, and a clay seal found in Nalanda.[citation needed]