Pradyota dynasty


Pradyota dynasty, also called prthivim bhoksyanti, is an ancient Indian dynasty, which ruled over Avanti in the present-day Madhya Pradesh state, though most of the Puranas say that this dynasty succeeded the Barhadratha dynasty in Magadha. The dynasty ruled for 138 years.

Rulers

Pradyota is the founder of the dynasty and ruler of Avanti. He is said to be the son of Pulika, who is said to have killed his master at Ujjain, to make his son the king. Pradyota was a contemporary of Buddha and Bimbisara and finds his name mentions in Mahavagga and Puranas. He is said to have ruled for 23 years.
Palaka's reign started in 518 BC according to Visarasreni of Merutunga. He was the son of Chanda Pradyota of Ujjayini. He is said to have conquered Kosambi. Udayin defeated him multiple times but was ultimately killed by him in 444 BC. Palaka is said to have ruled for 25 years.
Visakhayupa, Ajaka, Nandivardhana is said to have ruled for 50, 21 and 20 years respectively. Nandivardhana is said to have been defeated by Sisunaga thereby leading to Magadha annexing Avanti.

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