Balavarman
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| Balavarman | |
|---|---|
| King of Kamarupa | |
| Reign | 398–422 |
| Predecessor | Samudravarman |
| Successor | Kalyanavarman |
| Dynasty | Varman |
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Balavarman ruled Kamarupa for the period 398–422. He was successor and son of Samudravarman.
Reign
[edit | edit source]He was known for great amount of physical strength as reflected in his name and courage. His soldiers were always on front against enemy. Balavarman fought wars with Samudragupta, in spite of relationship.[1]
Family
[edit | edit source]His wife's name is Ratnavati who gave birth to Kalyanavarman. He arranged Svayamvara for his daughter Amritaprabha, which are attended by princes of different countries of Aryavarta. Rajtarangini of Kalhana gives detail accounts of this event. Princess eventually accepted prince of Kashmir Meghavahana as her groom. Amritaprabha established numerous Buddhist monasteries in Kashmir.
See also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Nagendranath Vasu (1922), The Social History of Kamarupa, p. 141
