Draft:Gauda-Maukhari conflicts

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The tripartite struggle for power in the region became four-sided when Shashanka, ruler of the Gauda kingdom in Bengal, took an interest.[1] There had been rivalry between the Maukharis and rulers in Bengal for around fifty years, and Shashanka was concerned about the strengthening of the Maukhari position through the marriage alliance. He allied with the Malavas and launched what was probably a surprise attack on the Maukhari capital at Kannauj, which was overwhelmed. He killed Grahavarman and imprisoned Rajyashri.[2]

Gauda-maukhari conflicts
Date5th and 6th CE
Location
Result

Gauda victory

  • End of the Maukhari dynasty
Territorial
changes
Magadha anexxed to Gauda[3]
Belligerents
Gauda kingdom

supported by

Commanders and leaders
Shashanka Grahavarman 
Rajyavardhana 

Conflicts[edit]

Gauda conquest of Magadha[edit]

Gauda invasion of Kannauj supported by Pushyabhuti Dynasty[edit]

Aftermath[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sengupta (2011), pp. 34–35
  2. ^ Majumdar (1977), pp. 249–250
  3. ^ "History of Bengal, Vol.1, by Majumdar R.C."