Dharasena (ruler)
Traikutaka ruler
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Dharasena was a Traikutaka ruler of the Konkan coast. He was the son of the Traikutaka ruler Indradatta and succeeded him as king. He is known to have performed an ashwamedha horse sacrifice [3][4][5] and was succeeded by his son Vyaghrasena.[5]
| Dharasena | |
|---|---|
| |
| Traikutaka ruler | |
| Reign | c. 440 – c. 465 CE[2] |
| Predecessor | Indradatta |
| Successor | Vyaghrasena |
| Issue | Vyaghrasena |
| Dynasty | Traikutaka dynasty |
| Father | Indradatta |
| Religion | Vaishnavism(Hinduism) |
Reign
King Dharasena expanded his realm, which soon bordered the Vakataka realm. This led to conflict and the Vakataka king Narendrasena, who with the help of his son & crown prince Prithivishena, probably defeated the Traikutikas, as later king Prithivishena's inscriptions refer to him twice rescuing the "sunken fortunes of his family".[6]
