Varman dynasty (Kannauj)
Varman dynasty | |||||||||
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| c. 725 CE–c. 770 CE | |||||||||
Possible coinage of Yashovarman.
Obverse: abstract Kushan-style king standing, Kidara monogram to inner right. Reverse: Abstract Ardoxsho seated facing, Brahmi script legend “Sri Yasova” to right, “rma” to left. | |||||||||
Map of the Varman territory at the time of Yashovarman, circa 700 CE. | |||||||||
| Capital | Kannauj | ||||||||
| Religion | Jainism, Hinduism | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
| Maharajadhiraja | |||||||||
• c. 725 CE – c. 752 CE | Yashovarman | ||||||||
• ? - c. 770 CE | Bhoja | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
• Established | c. 725 CE | ||||||||
• Disestablished | c. 770 CE | ||||||||
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| Today part of | India | ||||||||
The Varman dynasty was a dynasty that ruled from the mid 7th century to the late 8th century. It was founded by Yashovarman, who filled the power vacuum created after emperor Harshavardhana's death.