Ikshvakus of Andhra
Also called: Andhra Ikshvakus · Topic: Post-Mauryan India: Shungas to Kushanas · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Ikshvakus of Andhra were a dynasty that ruled the lower Krishna valley in Andhra after the Satavahana empire broke up in the 3rd century CE. They were one of the new regional powers that rose in that gap. The kings performed Vedic rituals. The royal women strongly supported Buddhism.
Example
Ikshvaku queens and princesses gave money to build stupas and monasteries at Nagarjunakonda in the Krishna valley in the 3rd century CE. It became a great Buddhist centre.
Don't confuse with
- Ikshvakus of Ayodhya: the legendary solar dynasty of Lord Rama in the epics. The Andhra Ikshvakus were a real dynasty of the 3rd century CE.
Related concepts
- Satavahana dynasty
- Simuka
- Pratishthana
- Satavahana coins
- Yajna Sri Satakarni
- Nanaghat inscription
- Satavahana metronymics
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Gautami Balashri
- Nashik prashasti