Asian History aspects of Paurav Rajvansh (dynasty) of Parvatakar (6th and 7th Century)

History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar (Uttarakhand) - Part 82

          (Asian Classical Age History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar (Uttarakhand))

                                                       By: Bhishma Kukreti

                                     Taleshwar (Almora) Copper Grants Inscriptions (6^th and 7^thcentury) 

              The historians found the eight metal plates and copper grants from Taleshwar, Kumaon.

                  The age of the inscription is suggested of sixth and seventh century.  It is definite that this kingdom came in existence after death of Harsha Vardhana.

                      Name of kingdom is called Parvatakar. The territory under Parvatakar kingdom was present Garhwal-Kumaon, Bawar and some part of Srughana (Saharanpur).

          Kartikeypur of Katyuri kings is mentioned as village (brahmpure kartikeypur –gramkah )

          That suggests that the Paurav kingdom came in existence after death of Harshavardhana and before Katyuri dynasty.

              Dr Dabral supports the time period of Paurav or Parvatakar kingdom from 647- 725.)

                   Five Kings of Paurav Kingdom of Parvatakar Region 

   There are following names of five kings in Taleshwar copper grants

S.N.--------------King Name-------------------------Relation with past King-----------------Title

1----------------Vishnuvarman--------------------                  -----                     -----            ---

2- -------------------Vrishvavarman ---------------                       ---                    -----              ----

3--------------------Shri Agnivarman -----------------------Son -------------------Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj

4- ------------------Dyutivarman ----------------------------son ------------------- Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj

5-----------------------Vishnuvarman (second) ----------son ----------------------- Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj                   

                                   Discussion on Paurav dynasty Kingdom

               The gotra of Dyutivarman is called Somvanshi or Chandravanshi in the seals. The gotra of Vishnuvarman is called Som-Divakar (mean lunar family and solar family) orSuryavanshi-Chandravanshi. 

                             Connection with Shulik Dynasty

        There are mentions of Shulik kingdom in Maukhari inscriptions. Therefore, many historians as Gooj suggests that Paurava vanshi were related to Shulik kings.   However, there is  no soundness in the arguments of Gooj.

                              Vishnuvarman and Vrishavavarman

                              There is less details about Vishnuvarman and Vrishavavarman. It seems they were chieftains at the time of Harsha Vardhana and Vrishavavarman might have declared himself as the king of Brahmapura.  These kings do not have any title.

                                  Shrayagnivarmana or Shri Agni Varmana

  In the administrative copper inscriptions and seals, the king has the title - Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj.

                Shri Agni Varmana seems to be founder of Paurava dynasty. Shri Agni Varmana is called ‘Gau-Brahman hiteshi’. That means Shri Agni Varmana reestablished four class systems that was weakened in Hun period. Shri Agni Varmana was strong king and was cruel to enemies.

                                 Dwijvarman or Dyutivarman

  In his seal, his name is carved Dwijvarman but in his administrative copper plate and on copper plate of his son Vishnuvarman, his name is carved as Dyutivarman. Dyutivarman is described the fame of his enemies. The title of Dyutivarman is Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj.

                    Kingdom Extension by Dyutivarman

         The name of Dyutivarman kingdom was Parvatakar or Giryavilli. His rule was over Garhwal, part of Kumaon and parts of Bawar/Bhabhar. He was very brave and was capable of winning over his enemies. His title was ‘Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj’. He also got the title ‘Amitvikram’

                          His capital was Brahmapur.  

   His Kuldevata (family deity) was Veerneshwar Nag. The donation plates of the temple were destroyed in fire. That is why Dyutivarman offered new donation order for the land for temple.

                       Dyutivarman was soft on his subjects and used to guard Mahatmas, sages.

                                         Vishnuvarman second

                 ‘Parmabhattarak Mahadhiraj’ Vishnuvarman second is called courteous, energetic, brave and with lot of patience.

Vishnuvarman second donated the land for temple.

  There is no evidence of his successors.  It is believed that Tibetan kings started attacking Garhwal-Kumaon and Yashovarman captured the Paurava kingdom.

**Read about administration in Paurava kingdom in part -84

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti 26/06/2013

(The History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar write up is aimed for general readers)

History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand) to be continued… Part -83

      

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