Vasudev Katyuri

Vasudev Katyuri (Kumaoni: वासुदेव कत्यूरी)[1] was the founder and the emperor of the Katyuri dynasty,[2][3] based in Kumaon, Garhwal, Nepal, Kashmir, and Afghanistan[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. Believed to belong to the Khasha ethnic group,[5] he unified smaller Himalayan principalities into a single kingdom during the early medieval period.

The Katyuris were known for their patronage of Hindu and Buddhist traditions and the integration of diverse cultural practices.[5]

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

  1. ^ The Katyuri dynasty, part of the Solar 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. [4]

References

  1. ^ a b Miśra, Nityānanda (1994). Source Materials of Kumauni History. Shree Almora Book Depot. ISBN 978-81-85865-24-9.
  2. ^ a b c Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
  3. ^ Pāṇḍe, Badarī Datta (1993). History of Kumaun: English Version of "Kumaun Ka Itihas". Shyam Prakashan. p. 151. ISBN 978-81-85865-01-0.
  4. ^ Pāṇḍe, Badarī Datta (1993). History of Kumaun: English Version of "Kumaun Ka Itihas". Shyam Prakashan. pp. 150–152. ISBN 978-81-85865-01-0.
  5. ^ a b Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. pp. 22–26. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
  6. ^ Nachiket Chanchani 2013, pp. 139–141.
  7. ^ Handa 2002, p. 25
  8. ^ a b c d Handa 2002, p. 26
  9. ^ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. p. 26. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
  10. ^ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. p. 4. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.

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