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| succession = Founder of Brihadratha dynasty
{{Infobox character|name=Brihadratha|color=#FFC569|lbl1=Successor|data1=[[Jarasandha]]|spouse=Two princesses of [[Kashi Kingdom (Mahabharata)|Kashi]]|children=[[Jarasandha]] (son), [[Shashirekha (Mahabharata)|Shashirekha]] (daughter, not to be confused Vatsala (Shashirekha))|family=[[Uparichara Vasu]] (father), Girika (mother)|info-hdr=Information}}
| successor = [[Jarasandha]]
 
| issue = [[Jarasandha]] and [[Shashirekha (Mahabharata)|Shashirekha]]
| dynasty = Brihadratha (rawani)
| father = [[Uparichara Vasu]]
| mother = Girika
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'''Brihadratha''' ({{lang-sa|बृहद्रथ}}; [[IAST]]: Bṛhadratha), also known as ''Maharatha'', was the initiator of the ''Barhadratha (rawani)'' dynasty, the earliest ruling dynasty of [[Magadha]]. According to the [[Mahabharata]] and the [[Puranas]], he was the eldest of the five sons of Vasu, the [[Kuru (kingdom)|Kuru]] king of Chedi<ref name="m">Misra, V.S. (2007). ''Ancient Indian Dynasties'', Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, {{ISBN|81-7276-413-8}}, pp.129–36</ref> and his queen Girika. The name of Brihadratha is also found in the [[Rigveda]] (I.36.18, X.49.6). He had a daughter named Shashirekha, who was the second wife of [[Dhrishtadyumna]].<ref>Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972). ''Political History of Ancient India'', Calcutta: University of Calcutta, p.102</ref>
'''Brihadratha''' ({{lang-sa|बृहद्रथ}}; [[IAST]]: Bṛhadratha), also known as ''Maharatha'', was the initiator of the ''Barhadratha (rawani)'' dynasty, the earliest ruling dynasty of [[Magadha]]. According to the [[Mahabharata]] and the [[Puranas]], he was the eldest of the five sons of Vasu, the [[Kuru (kingdom)|Kuru]] king of Chedi<ref name="m">Misra, V.S. (2007). ''Ancient Indian Dynasties'', Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, {{ISBN|81-7276-413-8}}, pp.129–36</ref> and his queen Girika. The name of Brihadratha is also found in the [[Rigveda]] (I.36.18, X.49.6). He had a daughter named Shashirekha, who was the second wife of [[Dhrishtadyumna]].<ref>Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972). ''Political History of Ancient India'', Calcutta: University of Calcutta, p.102</ref>


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The name is a combination of ''bṛhat'' meaning 'great' or 'huge', and ''ratha'' meaning 'chariot'. Therefore the name '''Brihadratha''' ({{lang-sa|बृहद्रथ}}; [[IAST]]: Bṛhadratha) can be assumed to be meaning "someone with a great/huge chariot".
The name is a combination of ''bṛhat'' meaning 'great' or 'huge', and ''ratha'' meaning 'chariot'. Therefore the name '''Brihadratha''' ({{lang-sa|बृहद्रथ}}; [[IAST]]: Bṛhadratha) can be assumed to be meaning "someone with a great/huge chariot".


==Life==
== Life==
Brihadratha established his dynasty in [[Magadha]]. Ripunjaya was the last in his lineage, who was killed by his minister in 6th century BC.{{sfn|Sen|1999|p=112}}
Brihadratha established his dynasty in [[Magadha]]. Ripunjaya was the last in his lineage, who was killed by his minister in 6th century BC.{{sfn|Sen|1999|p=112}}


All the Puranas mention his sister Amna, as his successor. Kushagra was succeeded by his son Vrishava (or Rishava). Pushpavanta (or Pushyavanta or Punyavanta) was the son of  Vrishava. Pushpavanta was succeeded by his son Satyahita (or Satyadhrita).{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Satyahita's son was Sudhanvana (or Sudharmana, Dharmatma, or Dhanusha). Dhanusha was succeeded by his son Sarva (or Urja or Jatu or Jahu or Jantu). Sarva was succeeded by his son Sambhava. According to the [[Agni Purana]], Sambhava was succeeded by his son [[Jarasandha]],<ref>{{cite book|title=India through the ages|url=https://archive.org/details/indiathroughages00mada|last=Gopal|first=Madan|year= 1990| page= [https://archive.org/details/indiathroughages00mada/page/80 80]|editor=K.S. Gautam|publisher=Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India}}</ref> the noted warrior king mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, all other Puranic genealogical lists mention the name of Brihadratha again between either Jantu and Jarasandha or Sambhava and Jarasandha. Jarasandha was succeeded by his son [[Sahadeva of Magadha|Sahadeva]] who was killed in the [[Kurukshetra war]].<ref name="m"/>
All the Puranas mention his sister Amna, as his successor. Kushagra was succeeded by his son Vrishava (or Rishava). Pushpavanta (or Pushyavanta or Punyavanta) was the son of  Vrishava. Pushpavanta was succeeded by his son Satyahita (or Satyadhrita).{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Satyahita's son was Sudhanvana (or Sudharmana, Dharmatma, or Dhanusha). Dhanusha was succeeded by his son Sarva (or Urja or Jatu or Jahu or Jantu). Sarva was succeeded by his son Sambhava. According to the [[Agni Purana]], Sambhava was succeeded by his son [[Jarasandha]],<ref>{{cite book|title=India through the ages|url=https://archive.org/details/indiathroughages00mada|last=Gopal|first=Madan|year= 1990| page= [https://archive.org/details/indiathroughages00mada/page/80 80]|editor=K.S. Gautam|publisher=Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India}}</ref> the noted warrior king mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, all other Puranic genealogical lists mention the name of Brihadratha again between either Jantu and Jarasandha or Sambhava and Jarasandha. Jarasandha was succeeded by his son [[Sahadeva of Magadha|Sahadeva]] who was killed in the [[Kurukshetra war]].<ref name="m" />
 
==List of Rulers (c. 1700–682 BCE)==
 
*Brihadratha
''(founder of Brihadratha dynasty)''
*[[Jarasandha]]
''(Greatest King of Brihadratha dynasty)''
*[[Sahadeva of Magadha]]
''(son of Jarasandha)''
*Somadhi (1661–1603 BCE)
*Srutasravas (1603–1539 BCE)
*Ayutayus (1539–1503 BCE)
*[[Niramitra]] (1503–1463 BCE)
*Sukshatra (1463–1405 BCE)
*Brihatkarman ( 1405–1382 BCE)
*Senajit ( 1382–1332 BCE)
*Srutanjaya ( 1332–1292 BCE)
*Vipra (1292–1257 BCE)
*Suchi (1257–1199 BCE)
*Kshemya (1199–1171 BCE)
*Subrata (1171–1107BCE)
*Dharma ( 1107–1043 BCE)
*Susuma (1008–970 BCE)
*Dridhasena (970–912 BCE)
*Sumati (912–879 BCE)
*[[Subala]] (879–857 BCE)
*Sunita (857–817 BCE)
*Satyajit (817–767 BCE)
*Viswajit (767–732 BCE)
*Ripunjaya (732–682 BCE),
''('''Ripunjaya''' last king of Brihadratha dynasty, killed by his minister '''Pulika''', [[Pradyota]] was son of Pulika.)''


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Pradyota dynasty]]
*[[Pradyota dynasty]]


==References==
==References==
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===Sources===
===Sources===
* {{citation |last=Sen |first=Sailendra Nath |title=Ancient Indian History and Civilization |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Wk4_ICH_g1EC |year=1999 |orig-year=1988 |publisher=New Age International Publishers |edition=Second |isbn=81-224-1198-3 }}
*{{citation |last=Sen |first=Sailendra Nath |title=Ancient Indian History and Civilization |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Wk4_ICH_g1EC |year=1999 |orig-year=1988 |publisher=New Age International Publishers |edition=Second |isbn=81-224-1198-3 }}


[[Category:Magadha]]
[[Category:Magadha]]

Latest revision as of 14:45, 22 May 2023

This article is about the legendary king of Magadha. For the last Maurya dynasty king, see Brihadratha Maurya.

Brihadratha
SuccessorJarasandha
Information
FamilyUparichara Vasu (father), Girika (mother)
SpouseTwo princesses of Kashi
ChildrenJarasandha (son), Shashirekha (daughter, not to be confused Vatsala (Shashirekha))

Brihadratha (Sanskrit: बृहद्रथ; IAST: Bṛhadratha), also known as Maharatha, was the initiator of the Barhadratha (rawani) dynasty, the earliest ruling dynasty of Magadha. According to the Mahabharata and the Puranas, he was the eldest of the five sons of Vasu, the Kuru king of Chedi[1] and his queen Girika. The name of Brihadratha is also found in the Rigveda (I.36.18, X.49.6). He had a daughter named Shashirekha, who was the second wife of Dhrishtadyumna.[2]

Name[edit | edit source]

The name is a combination of bṛhat meaning 'great' or 'huge', and ratha meaning 'chariot'. Therefore the name Brihadratha (Sanskrit: बृहद्रथ; IAST: Bṛhadratha) can be assumed to be meaning "someone with a great/huge chariot".

Life[edit | edit source]

Brihadratha established his dynasty in Magadha. Ripunjaya was the last in his lineage, who was killed by his minister in 6th century BC.[3]

All the Puranas mention his sister Amna, as his successor. Kushagra was succeeded by his son Vrishava (or Rishava). Pushpavanta (or Pushyavanta or Punyavanta) was the son of Vrishava. Pushpavanta was succeeded by his son Satyahita (or Satyadhrita).[citation needed] Satyahita's son was Sudhanvana (or Sudharmana, Dharmatma, or Dhanusha). Dhanusha was succeeded by his son Sarva (or Urja or Jatu or Jahu or Jantu). Sarva was succeeded by his son Sambhava. According to the Agni Purana, Sambhava was succeeded by his son Jarasandha,[4] the noted warrior king mentioned in the Mahabharata. However, all other Puranic genealogical lists mention the name of Brihadratha again between either Jantu and Jarasandha or Sambhava and Jarasandha. Jarasandha was succeeded by his son Sahadeva who was killed in the Kurukshetra war.[1]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Citations[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Misra, V.S. (2007). Ancient Indian Dynasties, Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, ISBN 81-7276-413-8, pp.129–36
  2. ↑ Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972). Political History of Ancient India, Calcutta: University of Calcutta, p.102
  3. ↑ Sen 1999, p. 112.
  4. ↑ Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 80.

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