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❦Srichandra
Chandra ruler of southeastern Bengal
Chandra ruler whose copperplate grants illuminate tenth-century southeastern Bengal.
Biography
Context
In the context of His reign is known mainly through copperplate inscriptions, including the Paschimbhag plate and records from the Mainamati region. These sources connect him to Vanga, Samatata, and Harikela, Buddhist patronage, land grants, and a political world beyond the Pala heartland., Srichandra is recognized as Chandra ruler of southeastern Bengal. Chandra ruler whose copperplate grants illuminate tenth-century southeastern Bengal.
Contribution
The second and one of the most influential rulers of the Chandra dynasty, Srichandra consolidated a major polity in southeastern Bengal during the tenth century.
Impact
Srichandra’s records show that southeastern Bengal had its own durable royal and religious institutions. His Buddhist identity did not prevent grants to Brahmanical establishments, making his reign useful for understanding both regional state formation and religious patronage.
Timeline Placement
Srichandra appears in 1 linked timeline events, spanning c. 800-1100.
First Appearance
c. 800-1100
Latest Appearance
c. 800-1100
Active Span
c. 800-1100
Linked Events
1
Legacy Summary
Srichandra’s records show that southeastern Bengal had its own durable royal and religious institutions. His Buddhist identity did not prevent grants to Brahmanical establishments, making his reign useful for understanding both regional state formation and religious patronage. This influence is reflected across 1 connected events.
References
Key sources for understanding this figure
Chandra Dynasty
Banglapedia reference entry on the Chandra dynasty of southeastern Bengal.
Cited in: 1 events
Deva Dynasty
Banglapedia reference entry on the Deva dynasty and southeastern Bengal polity.
Cited in: 1 events
Mainamati
Banglapedia reference entry on the Mainamati-Lalmai archaeological complex.
Cited in: 1 events