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Bhaskaravarman | |
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![]() The 7th century Kamarupa under Bhaskaravarman.[1] The kingdom extended to the east up to the hills that led to China,[2] according to the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang who visited Bhaskarbarman's court during his heydays around 643 CE. | |
King of Kamarupa | |
Reign | 600–650 CE |
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Bhaskarvarman [bʱaːskərə'vərmən] (600–650 CE) was the king of Kamarupa and the last king of the Varman dynasty. After being captured by the king of Gauda during his father's reign, he re-established the rule of the Varmans. Bhaskarvarman formed political alliances with Harshavardhana of Thaneswar to counter the alliance between the Gauda and East Malwa.[3] He was visited by Xuanzang and Wang Xuance, the envoys of the Tang dynasty, who left accounts of the ancient king and his kingdom.[4]
Bhaskarvarman came to power after his brother Supratisthitavarman died. He was the first king of Kamarupa to claim descent from the mythical figures Narakasura, Bhagadatta, and Vajradatta, according to historical records.[5]
Bhaskarvarman issued the Dubi and Nidhanpur copper plate land grants,[6] and a clay seal found in Nalanda.[citation needed]