Ashwamedhadatha was the King of Kuru Kingdom who reigned during the Middle Vedic period. He is also grandson of King Janamejaya( through his son Shatanika).[1][2] He succeeded his grandfather. His grandson King Nicakṣu is the founder of Vatsa branch of Kuru Clan.[3]: p.117–8 [4]
| Ashwamedhadatha | |
|---|---|
| Raja | |
| King of Kuru | |
| Reign | 12th-9th century BCE |
| Predecessor | Janamejaya |
| Successor | Adhisimakrishna |
| Issue | Adhisimakrishna |
| Dynasty | Kuru |
| Father | Shatanika |
| Religion | Historical Vedic Religion |
References edit
- ^ Raychaudhuri, Hem Channdra (1923). Political history of ancient India, from the accession of Parikshit to the extinction of the Gupta dynasty. Robarts - University of Toronto. Calcutta, Univ. of Calcutta.
- ^ Wilson, Horace H. (1868). Select Works: "The" Vishnu Purana ; 4 : a system of Hindu mythology and tradition ; translated from the original Sanskrit, and illustrated by notes derived chiefly from other Puranas. Trübner.
- ^ Raychaudhuri, Hemchandra (1972). Political History of Ancient India. Calcutta, India: University of Calcutta.
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