Vijayasena
Western Satrap king
Drachme of Vijayasena
Reign238-250 CE
PredecessorYasodaman I
SuccessorIsvaradatta, Damajadasri III
FatherDamasena

Vijayasena (Brahmi π‘€―π‘€Ίπ‘€šπ‘€¬π‘€²π‘‚π‘€¦ 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]

Variations of the coinage of Vijayasena. The name Vijayasena (Brahmi Gupta ashoka vi) appears at the top of the reverse.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Visva-Bharati Annals. Visva-Bharati. 1955. p. 51.
  2. ↑ Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra (1977). Ancient India. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 537. ISBN 9788120804364.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ Tandon, Pankaj. "How to read the legends on coins of the Western Kshatrapas: A Beginner's Guide". p. 2.
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