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Vasudev Katyuri (Kumaoni: वासुदेव कत्यूरी)[1] was the founder and the emperor of the Katyuri dynasty,[2][3] based east Himachal Pradesh, Kumaon, Garhwal, Doti[4][note 1] in the Indian subcontinent.[1][2]
Origin
Vasudev Katyuri, founder of the Katyuri dynasty,[2] established his rule at Jyotirmath in the Alaknanda valley. he unified smaller Himalayan principalities into a single kingdom during the early medieval period.
Ancient
The Katyuri dynasty was founded by Vashudev Katyuri (sometimes spelled Vasu Dev or Basu Dev);[7] the ancient Basdeo temple in the city - the oldest stone temple in Uttarakhand - is attributed to him.[8] His reign is most commonly believed to be from 850 to 870 CE.[8] The Kingdom was then named Jyotiryana, and had its capital at Joshimath in the Alaknanda Valley.
Regin and death
His reign is most commonly believed to be from 850 to 870 CE.[8][9] The Kingdom was then named Jyotiryana, and had its capital at Joshimath in the Alaknanda Valley.[10] Vasu Dev was of Buddhist origin, but later started following Hindu practices. The Hindu practices of Katyuri kings in general is sometimes attributed to a vigorous campaign of Adi Shankara (788-820 CE).[8]
Notes
- ↑ The Katyuri dynasty, part of the Khasa lineage, ruled a vast region from Nepal to Kabul about 2,500 years ago. Originating in Uttarkoshal, they later formed a distinct kingdom in Kumaon. Known for their influence, they possibly ruled before or after the Khasa kings, with Kanakdeva being a notable ruler. [5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Miśra, Nityānanda (1994). Source Materials of Kumauni History. Shree Almora Book Depot. ISBN 978-81-85865-24-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
- ↑ Pāṇḍe, Badarī Datta (1993). History of Kumaun: English Version of "Kumaun Ka Itihas". Shyam Prakashan. p. 151. ISBN 978-81-85865-01-0.
- ↑ Negi, Sharad Singh (1998). Discovering the Himalaya. Indus Publishing. p. 532. ISBN 978-81-7387-079-8.
- ↑ Pāṇḍe, Badarī Datta (1993). History of Kumaun: English Version of "Kumaun Ka Itihas". Shyam Prakashan. pp. 150–152. ISBN 978-81-85865-01-0.
- ↑ Nachiket Chanchani 2013, pp. 139-141.
- ↑ Handa 2002, p. 25
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Handa 2002, p. 26
- ↑ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. p. 26. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
- ↑ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. p. 4. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
Bibliography
- Nachiket Chanchani (2013). "The Jageshwar Valley, Where Death Is Conquered". Archives of Asian Art. 63 (2). Duke University Press: 133–154. doi:10.1353/aaa.2014.0004. S2CID 191618006.