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Manava (king)

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Manava
Maharajadhiraja of Gauda
Reign625–626
(8 months)
PredecessorShashanka
SuccessorPosition abolished
DynastyGauda Rajvansha
FatherShashanka
MotherUnknown
ReligionHinduism (Shaivism)

Manava was the son and successor to the previous King of Gauda, Shashanka.[1] He was the last recorded ruler of the dynasty and was likely deposed by Harshavardhana (King of Kannauj) or Bhaskaravarman (King of Kamarupa). He ruled as king for 8 months 5 days during 625–626.[2][3]

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  1. ^ Amin, Adnan R. (30 September 2019). "The First King of Bengal". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  2. ^ Dynastic History of Magadha, Prasad Sinha (1977). Bindeshwari. New Delhi: Abhinav Publications. p. 133.
  3. ^ Bengal (India), West (1969). West Bengal District Gazetteers: Māldā. State editor, West Bengal District Gazetteers.