Magadha - Haryanka dynasty: Map & History
The Haryanka dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Magadha, according to the Buddhist text Mahavamsa between 544 BC and 413 BC though some scholars favour a later chronology.
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The Haryanka dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Magadha, according to the Buddhist text Mahavamsa between 544 BC and 413 BC though some scholars favour a later chronology. Initially, the capital was Rajagriha. Later, it was shifted to Pataliputra, near present-day Patna in India during the reign of Udayin. Bimbisara is considered to be the founder of the dynasty.
Modern Countries Once Part of Magadha - Haryanka dynasty
At its mapped extent, Magadha - Haryanka dynasty covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Magadha - Haryanka 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.
Magadha - Haryanka dynasty in Depth
Decline
According to the Mahavamsa, Haryanka dynasty was overthrown by their Amatya (minister), Shishunaga who then established Shaishunaga Dynasty. However, Jain texts mention that Udayin was killed by an assassin of rival kingdom. Being childless, he was succeeded by Nanda who was selected by his ministers.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Haryanka dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Magadha - Haryanka dynasty: Key Facts
| Founded | 544 BCE |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 413 BCE |
Preceded by
- Solar dynasty
- Pradyota dynasty
- Kosala
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q12459974 (CC0).
Magadha - Haryanka dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Magadha - Haryanka dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Magadha - Haryanka dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 335,215 km² in 428 BCE.
Magadha - Haryanka dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Magadha - Haryanka dynasty exist?
The Magadha - Haryanka dynasty is dated to 500 BCE – 405 BCE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Magadha - Haryanka dynasty?
The capital of the Magadha - Haryanka dynasty was Rajagriha, later Pataliputra.
How large was the Magadha - Haryanka dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 428 BC the Magadha - Haryanka dynasty covered about 335,215 km².