Manava | |
Succession: | King of Gauda |
Reign: | 625–626 (8 months) |
Predecessor: | Shashanka |
Successor: | Position abolished |
Father: | Shashanka |
Mother: | Unknown |
Religion: | Hinduism (Shaivism) |
Dynasty: | Gauda Raaj |
Manava (Bengali : মানব) was the son and successor to the previous King of Gauda, Shashanka.[1] He was the last recorded ruler of the dynasty and was likely deposed by Harshavardhana (King of Kannauj) or Bhaskaravarman (King of Kamarupa). He ruled as king for 8 months 5 days during 625–626.[2] [3]