Harshagupta was a ruler of the Panduvamshi dynasty of Dakshina Kosala, who ruled Dakshina Kosala in present-day Chhattisgarh and some other parts. The famous Laxman temple at Sirpur was built by his widow Vasata in his memory.[1][2]
Biography edit
Harshagupta succeeded his father, Chandragupta to the Panduvamshi throne. Harshagupta is known from the inscriptions issued during the reign of his son and successor Balarjuna. The introductory portion of these inscriptions calls him Harshadeva, while the seal of the inscriptions calls him Harshagupta. He married Vasata, a daughter of King Suryavarman of Magadha.[3] He was a Vaishnavite.
Death and succession edit
After his death, his wife Vasata built a Vishnu temple in his memory, which was the Laxman temple.[2][4] He was succeeded by his son Balarjuna,[5] who was the most successful ruler of the Panduvamshi dynasty of Dakshina Kosala.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Laxman Temple Sirpur". Yatra. Yatra. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Laxman Temple, Sirpur, history, Timings, Entry fee". Gosahin. Gosahin. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ A. M. Shastri I 1995, p. 168.
- ^ A. M. Shastri I 1995, p. 169.
- ^ A. M. Shastri I 1995, p. 161.
- ^ "Sirpur- An Icon of Dakshina-Kosala: Indian History and Architecture". Puratattva. Puratattva.
Works cited edit
- Ajaya Mitra Shastri (1995). Inscriptions of the Śarabhapurīyas, Pāṇḍuvaṁśins, and Somavaṁśins: Part I. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-0635-1.