Haryanka dynasty

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Haryanka Dynasty
544 BCE–413 BCE
Emperor
 
• 544-492 BCE
Bimbisara
• 492-460 BCE
Ajatashatru
• 460-444 BCE
Udayin
• 444-440 BCE
Anuruddha
• 440-437 BCE
Munda
• 437-413 BCE
Nāgadāsaka
History 
• Established
544 BCE
• Disestablished
413 BCE
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Pradyota dynasty
Kosala
Vedic period
Shishunaga dynasty
Today part ofIndia

The Haryanka dynasty was the third ruling dynasty of

Rajagriha. Later, it was shifted to Pataliputra, near present-day Patna in India during the reign of Udayin. Bimbisara
is considered as the founder of the dynasty.

According to

Shishunaga dynasty.[4]

Governance

The governance structure of Haryanka dynasty is mentioned in ancient texts. They mention gramakas (village headmen) who headed village assemblies and mahamatras (high-ranking officials) who had executive, judicial and military functions.[5]

Historically, this period coincided with the

Darius I from about 517/516 BCE.[6]

Rulers

Bimbisara

Main article: Bimbisara
King Bimbisara of the Magadhan Haryanka dynasty visits the Bamboo Garden (Venuvana) in Rajagriha; artwork from Sanchi.

Bimbisara reigned from 544 to 492 BCE. The extent of his kingdom is mentioned in

Mahavagga. His advisors included Sona Kolivisa, Sumana (flower gatherer), Koliya (minister), Kumbhaghosaka (treasurer) and Jīvaka (physician). He was given the title of Seniya.[5]

Both Jain and Buddhist texts claim the king was a follower of their respective religions.

Buddha. The latter further mentions he deputed Jīvaka to assist Buddha's Sangha.[5] He also married Chellana and Kosala Devi, sister of Pasenadi.[7]

According to

Puranas refer him as Hemajit, Kshemajit, Kshetroja or Ksetrauja and the Tibetan texts mention him as Mahapadma.[8]

Ajatashatru

Main article: Ajatashatru
Licchavis
.

Ajatashatru reigned from 493 to 462 BCE.[5] He married Vajira, Kosala's princess.[9]

In some sources, Bimbisara was imprisoned and killed by his son and successor,

Lichhavis, and conquered them.[9]

Udayin

Main article: Udayin

Udayin or Udayabhadra is mentioned in Buddhist and Jain texts as the successor of Ajatashatru. The Puranas, however, mention him as the fourth king after Darshaka.[10]

Later rulers

Puranas mention Nandivardhana and Mahanandin as successors of Udayin. According to Buddhist tradition, Anurudhha, Munda and

Nagadarshaka were his successors.[10]

List of Rulers

Decline

Haryanka dynasty was overthrown by their Amatya (minister), Shishunaga.[10]

See also

References

Citations

  1. ISBN 0226742210
    .
  2. ISBN 978-1-134-50165-6
    .
  3. ^ Rao 2012, p. 92.
  4. ^ Raychaudhuri 1972, pp. 97
  5. ^ a b c d Upinder Singh 2016, p. 270.
  6. ISBN 978-1-4008-6632-8
    .
  7. ^ Upinder Singh 2016, pp. 270–271.
  8. ^ Raychaudhuri 1972, p. 105ff
  9. ^ a b Upinder Singh 2016, p. 271.
  10. ^ a b c Upinder Singh 2016, p. 273.

Sources

Preceded by Haryanka dynasty
middle of 6th century –425 BCE 		Succeeded by
Shishunaga dynasty
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