Vijayasena Explained

Vijayasena
Western Satrap king
Reign:238-250 CE
Predecessor:Yasodaman I
Successor:Isvaradatta, Damajadasri III
Father:Damasena

Vijayasena (Brahmi ' reigned 238-250) was a Saka ruler of the Western Satraps in India during the 2nd century CE.[1] [2] He was one of 4 sons of Damasena that ascended to the throne.[3] In 242 CE, he was usurped by Isvaradatta, and regained the throne about a year and a half later. He was succeeded by his brother, Damajadasri III.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Visva-Bharati Annals . 1955 . Visva-Bharati . 51 . en.
  2. Book: Majumdar . Ramesh Chandra . Ancient India . 1977 . Motilal Banarsidass . 9788120804364 . 537 . en.
  3. Book: Smith . Vincent Arthur . Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum Calcutta Including the Cabinet of the Asiatic Society of Bengal . 1906 . Clarendon Press . 124 . en.