Janapada of Vatsa: Map & History
Vatsa or Vamsa was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas of Uttarapatha of ancient India mentioned in the Aṅguttara Nikāya.
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Vatsa or Vamsa was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas of Uttarapatha of ancient India mentioned in the Aṅguttara Nikāya.
Janapada of Vatsa in Depth
Later history
According to the Puranas, the 4 successors of Udayana were Vahināra, DanḍapāṇI, Niramitra and Kṣemaka. Later, the Vatsa kingdom was annexed by the Avanti kingdom. Maniprabha, the great-grandson of Pradyota ruled at Kauśāmbī as a prince of Avanti.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Vatsa (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Janapada of Vatsa: Key Facts
| Capital | Kauśāmbī |
|---|---|
| Founded | 7th century BCE |
| Dissolved | 3rd century BCE |
Facts from Wikidata Q1331184 (CC0).
Janapada of Vatsa Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Janapada of Vatsa appears, with the other states of the time.
Janapada of Vatsa Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 4,015 km² in 466 BCE.
Janapada of Vatsa: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Janapada of Vatsa exist?
Janapada of Vatsa is dated to 600 BCE – 451 BCE, in the Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of Janapada of Vatsa?
The capital of Janapada of Vatsa was Kauśāmbī, Prayāga.
How large was Janapada of Vatsa at its peak?
At its peak in 466 BC Janapada of Vatsa covered about 4,015 km².
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