Gauda Kingdom
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This article is about a medieval kingdom originating in the Gauda region of Bengal. For the later kingdom in Sylhet region, see Gour Kingdom.
The Gauḍa Kingdom (Gauṛa Rājya), was a classic kingdom during the Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the Gauda region of Bengal (modern-day West Bengal and Bangladesh)[3][4] in 4th century CE or possibly earlier.[5]
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Kingdom of Gauḍa Gāuṛa Rājya | |||||||||||||
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4th century CE (before 320 CE)–626 CE | |||||||||||||
Capital | Karnasuvarna (present day Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India) | ||||||||||||
Religion | Hinduism (Shaivism) | ||||||||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||||
King | |||||||||||||
• 554 - 590 CE | Jayanaga | ||||||||||||
• 590 CE – 625 CE | Shashanka | ||||||||||||
• 625-626 CE | Manava | ||||||||||||
History | |||||||||||||
• Established | 4th century CE (before 320 CE) | ||||||||||||
• Disestablished | 626 CE | ||||||||||||
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Today part of | India, Bangladesh |
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