Chandra Dynasty: Map & History
The Chandra dynasty was a Buddhist dynasty, originating from the South-east Bengal region of Indian subcontinent, which ruled the Samatata area of Bengal, as well as parts of Arakan Later it was a neighbour to the Pala Empire to the north.
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The Chandra dynasty was a Buddhist dynasty, originating from the South-east Bengal region of Indian subcontinent, which ruled the Samatata area of Bengal, as well as parts of Arakan Later it was a neighbour to the Pala Empire to the north. Rulers of Chandra kingdom were adherents of Buddhism. The Kings of Chandra dynasty were identified as the kings of Vangaladesha in the Tirumulai inscription of Chola dynasty. The dynasty was founded around the 4th century AD.
Modern Countries Once Part of Chandra Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Chandra Dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Chandra Dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Chandra Dynasty in Depth
History
The Anandachandra Inscription (729 AD) mentions that the Chandra dynasty was established by Dvenchandra (or Mahataing Chandra) in 370 AD. He had assumed the throne after the end of the Annaveta dynasty. The ye Dhamma inscriptions of the Queen of Niti Chandra are dated to early 6th century AD based on paleographic grounds.
The Chandra kingdom was one of the last Buddhist strongholds in the Indian subcontinent. The kingdom flourished as a center of the Tantric schools of Buddhism. It played a role in the diffusion of Mahayana Buddhism to Southeast Asia.
During the reign of Srichandra (c 930–975 AD), the administrative centre of the Chandra kingdom was established in Bikrampur in Vanga. He led invasions into Kamarupa.
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Chandra Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Chandra Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Chandra Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 77,250 km² in 923 CE.
Chandra Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Chandra Dynasty exist?
The Chandra Dynasty is dated to 900 CE – 1055 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
How large was the Chandra Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 923 AD the Chandra Dynasty covered about 77,250 km².
How did the map of the Chandra Dynasty change over time?
The Chandra Dynasty appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 900 CE to 1000 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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