Supratisthitavarman Explained

Succession:King of Kamarupa
Reign:595–600
Dynasty:Varman dynasty
Father:Susthitavarman
Mother:Shyamadevi

Supratisthitavarman ruled Kamarupa from the Varman dynasty for the period 595–600. He was son of King Susthitavarman and Queen Shyamadevi.[1]

Reign

It is stated in Bhaskaravarman's inscription that "surrounded by learned men and accompanied by a well equipped army consisting of war-elephants his (Supratisthitavarman's) birth (rise) was for the good of others".[2] Supratisthitavarman introduced many reforms during his rule. He not able to reign for long and died during the life-time of his father. He was succeeded by his younger brother Bhaskaravarman, who actually enjoyed the fruit of his hard work, i.e. a well-organised army.

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Notes and References

  1. Nagendranath Vasu (1922), The Social History of Kamarupa, p. 143
  2. Book: Barua, Kanak Lal . Early History Of Kamarupa . 1933 . 56 .