Madhava Varma II

Madhava Varma II
Andhradhipati, Dakshinapatha, Trisamdradhipati, Paramaheswara, Janashraya
Vishnukundina King
Reignc. 440 – c. 460
PredecessorMadhava Varma I
SuccessorVikramendra Varma II
IssueVikramendra Varma I, Deva Varma
DynastyVishnukundina

Madhava Varma II was the most successful ruler of the Vishnukundina dynasty, controlling parts of the Deccan and eastern coast of India in the mid-5th century AD. He is regarded as the greatest ruler of his dynasty. The Vishnukundina Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under him. It was during this period the Vishnukundina dynasty was raised, in its own estimation, to the imperial dignity.[1][2][3]

The most notable military achievement of Madhava Varma II was his victory over the Vakataka emperor Prithvishena II. The daughter of Prithvishena II, Vakataka Mahadevi, was given in marriage to Madhava Varma II.[4][5]

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  2. ^ Krishna Eao, B.V., 1942; Early Dynasties of the Andhra Desa, Madras; pp.422-427.
  3. ^ Venkataramanayya, N.;1975I fhe Vishnukundins, Madras
  4. ^ "Administration in Andhra: From the Earliest Time to 13th Century A.D. (An Old and Rare Book) | Exotic India Art".
  5. ^ "The Vishnukundin Kings of Andhra". 13 December 2017.