Vasudeva Kanva
Vasudeva Kanva was the founder of the Kanva dynasty. He was originally an Amatya of last Shunga ruler Devabhuti. Vasudeva killed the last Shunga ruler and established Kanva dynasty. Bana's Harshacharita informs us that he came to power after the death of Devabhuti by a daughter of his slave woman disguised as his queen. He was succeeded by his son Bhumimitra.
King Vasudeva was one of the famous patrons of arts.Citations