Jayanaga
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| Jayanaga | |
|---|---|
| Maharajadhiraja | |
 Jayanaga of Gauda | |
| King of Gauda | |
| Reign | c. 554 - probably 590 CE |
| Predecessor | Probably Later Gupta dynasty |
| Successor | Shashanka |
| Dynasty | Gauda Raaj |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Jayanaga was the king of the Gauda kingdom in somewhat after 554 CE, said to be the predecessor of the most prominent king of Gauda, Shashanka.[1][2][3] Jayanaga made several military campaigns in order to secure the sovereignty of Gauda. Jayanaga was the first important and independent king of Gauda.[4][5][6]
Territorial Extent[edit]
Jayanaga was the first powerful monarch of the Gauda kingdom. The kingdom of East Bengal including Samatata after King Samacharadeva had come under the Gauda control. Besides this, Magadha and probably Orissa were under his control. Shashanka added fresh gains to this kingdom.[7]
References[edit]
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- ^ Prasad, Bindeshwari (1977). Dynastic History of Magadha. p. 136.