Visvasena Explained

Succession:Western Satraps
Reign:293-304 CE
Predecessor:Bhartrdaman
Successor:Rudrasimha II
Father:Rudrasena II

Viśvasena (Middle Brahmi: , r.293–304 CE) was a ruler of the Western Satraps, and the 22nd ruler of the Kshatrapa dynasty. He was the last Kshatrapa ruler of the Chastana family, brother and successor to Bhartrdaman and son of Rudrasena II.[1]

A coin of Visvasena was found in excavations at the Ajanta Caves, in the burnt-brick monastery facing the caves on the right bank of the river Waghora.[2]

His successor was Rudrasimha II.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Cambridge Shorter History of India . CUP Archive . 84 . en.
  2. Book: Mitra . Debala . Ajanta . 2004 . Archaeological Survey of India . 94-95 .