Vijayasena (Brahmi 𑀯𑀺𑀚𑀬𑀲𑁂𑀦 reigned 238-250) was a Saka ruler of the Western Satraps in India during the 2nd century CE.[1][2] He was one of 4 sons of Damasena that ascended to the throne.[3] In 242 CE, he was usurped by Isvaradatta, and regained the throne about a year and a half later. He was succeeded by his brother, Damajadasri III.[3]
| Vijayasena | |
|---|---|
| Western Satrap king | |
.jpg) Drachme of Vijayasena | |
| Reign | 238-250 CE |
| Predecessor | Yasodaman I |
| Successor | Isvaradatta, Damajadasri III |
| Father | Damasena |
) appears at the top of the reverse.[4]References
edit- ^ Visva-Bharati Annals. Visva-Bharati. 1955. p. 51.
- ^ Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra (1977). Ancient India. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 537. ISBN 9788120804364.
- ^ a b Smith, Vincent Arthur (1906). Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum Calcutta Including the Cabinet of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Clarendon Press. p. 124.
- ^ Tandon, Pankaj. "How to read the legends on coins of the Western Kshatrapas: A Beginner's Guide". p. 2.