Vasudev Katyuri
Vasudev Katyuri (Kumaoni: वासुदेव कत्यूरी)[1] was the founder and the emperor of the Katyuri dynasty,[2][3] based east Himachal Pradesh, Kumaon, Garhwal, Doti[4][note 1] in the Indian subcontinent.[1][2]
Origin
[edit]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,[6] 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.[6]
Ancient
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The Katyuri dynasty was founded by Vashudev Katyuri (sometimes spelled Vasu Dev or Basu Dev);[8] the ancient Basdeo temple in the city - the oldest stone temple in Uttarakhand - is attributed to him.[9] His reign is most commonly believed to be from 850 to 870 CE.[9] The Kingdom was then named Jyotiryana, and had its capital at Joshimath in the Alaknanda Valley.
Regin and death
[edit]His reign is most commonly believed to be from 850 to 870 CE.[9][10] The Kingdom was then named Jyotiryana, and had its capital at Joshimath in the Alaknanda Valley.[11] 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).[9]
Notes
[edit]- ^ The Katyuri dynasty, part of the Khasa 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. [5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Miśra, Nityānanda (1994). Source Materials of Kumauni History. Shree Almora Book Depot. ISBN 978-81-85865-24-9.
- ^ a b c Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
- ^ Pāṇḍe, Badarī Datta (1993). History of Kumaun: English Version of "Kumaun Ka Itihas". Shyam Prakashan. p. 151. ISBN 978-81-85865-01-0.
- ^ Negi, Sharad Singh (1998). Discovering the Himalaya. Indus Publishing. p. 532. ISBN 978-81-7387-079-8.
- ^ Pāṇḍe, Badarī Datta (1993). History of Kumaun: English Version of "Kumaun Ka Itihas". Shyam Prakashan. pp. 150–152. ISBN 978-81-85865-01-0.
- ^ a b Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. pp. 22–26. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
- ^ Nachiket Chanchani 2013, pp. 139–141.
- ^ Handa 2002, p. 25
- ^ a b c d Handa 2002, p. 26
- ^ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. p. 26. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
- ^ Hāṇḍā, Omacanda (2002). History of Uttaranchal. Indus Publishing. p. 4. ISBN 978-81-7387-134-4.
Bibliography
[edit]- Nachiket Chanchani (2013). "The Jageshwar Valley, Where Death Is Conquered". Archives of Asian Art. 63 (2). Duke University Press: 133–154. doi:10.1353/aaa.2014.0004. S2CID 191618006.