| Dunduka | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Kanauj | |
| Reign | 8th century CE |
| Predecessor | Äma |
| Successor | Bhoja |
| Spouse | Padma |
| Issue | Bhoja |
| Father | Äma |
| Mother | ? |
| Religion | Jainism |
Dunduka was a ruler of the state of Kannauj in North India during the early 8th century CE.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Dunduka was the son and successor of Äma, the king of Kannauj and surrounding areas during the late 8th century CE.[1] Äma, his father, had lost control of Kannauj, and moved to Gopagiri (modern Gwalior).[2] Being under Jain influence, Äma abdicated the throne in favour of Dunduka.[2] Dunduka was an immoral and cruel person, who was the ruler of a small territory, unlike Yashovarman, his grandfather. He did not take any interest in his royal duties and neglected his queen Padma.[2] He indulged in debauchery and was pleasure-loving.[2] He even made several futile attempts to kill his own son, Bhoja, who was born to Padma.[2] Later, Dunduka was killed by his son Bhoja (not to be confused with Mihira Bhoja), for the throne.[3][2]
He is considered as an unsuccessful ruler.[1] Äma, his father, he himself, and his son Bhoja are considered as insignificant rulers, who achieved nothing important and reigned for a brief period of 15-20 years.[4] There is no information about Bhoja's successors.[1]
Religion[edit | edit source]
Dunduka was a follower of Jainism and followed the monk Trivarga.[2][1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ā 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Rama Shankar Tripathi (1964). History of Kanauj: To the Moslem Conquest. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 211 ISBN 978-81-208-0478-4
- ā 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Shyam Manohar Mishra (1977). YaÅovarman of Kanauj. Abhinav. pp. 120ā121 OCLC 5782454
- ā Rama Shankar Tripathi 1964, p. 211.
- ā Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization (Paperback ed.). New Age International. p. 264ā668. ISBN 9788122411980.
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