Supratisthitavarman ruled Kamarupa from the Varman dynasty for the period 595–600. He was son of King Susthitavarman and Queen Shyamadevi.[1]
| Supratisthitavarman | |
|---|---|
| King of Kamarupa | |
| Reign | 595–600 |
| Dynasty | Varman dynasty |
| Father | Susthitavarman |
| Mother | Shyamadevi |
Reign
editIt 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.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Nagendranath Vasu (1922), The Social History of Kamarupa, p. 143
- ^ Barua, Kanak Lal (1933). Early History Of Kamarupa. p. 56.
Further reading
edit- Vasu, Nagendranath, The Social History of Kamarupa
- Tripathi, Chandra Dhar, Kāmarūpa-Kaliṅga-Mithilā:a politico-cultural alignment in Eastern India : history, art, traditions, Indian Institute of Advanced Study
- Wilt, Verne David, Kamarupa
- Gorakhpuri, Raghupatisahaya, Kamarupa
- Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra, Ancient India
- Kapoor, Subodh, Encyclopaedia of ancient Indian geography
- Sen, Sailendra Nath, Ancient Indian History and Civilization
- Kapoor, Subodh, The Indian encyclopaedia: biographical, historical, religious,administrative, ethnological, commercial and scientific
- Sarkar, Ichhimuddin, Aspects of historical geography of Prāgjyotiṣa-Kāmarūpa (ancient Assam)
- Deka, Phani, The great Indian corridor in the east
- Pathak, Guptajit, Assam's history and its graphics
- Samiti, Kāmarūpa Anusandhāna, Readings in the history & culture of Assam