Durvinita

Durvinita
7th Western Ganga King
Reignc. 529 – c. 579 CE
PredecessorAvinita
SuccessorMushkara
DynastyWestern Ganga
FatherAvinita
ReligionJainism

Durvinita (r. 529 – 579 CE) is seen as the most successful ruler of the Western Ganga dynasty. Son of the previous ruler, Avinita, Durvinita's accession to the throne was disputed by his brother, who had gained the support of the Pallavas and Kadambas. There are Nallala and Kadagattur inscriptions that refer to this dispute. However, Durvinita managed to grab the throne by virtue of his valour.