Pushya Varman
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Pushyavarman the first historical ruler of Assam established Varman dynasty
in 350 AD. He encouraged Vedic culture to flourish in his country. Brahminical influence was widespread during his reign. He maintained cultural,political and Diplomatic relationship with other kingdoms under Gupta Empire most notably rulers of stature like Samudra Gupta. The son of Pushya Varman was Samudra Varman
who married Datta Devi. The name of the queen of his great contemporary Samudra Gupta was also Datta Devi, probably both married in the same family. Though related Saiuudra Gupta fought with and defeated Vala Varras, son of Samudra Varman, in connection with the performance of the Asvamedha sacrifice. This is recorded in Samudra Gupta's Allahabad Inscription. Just as Samudra Gupta founded an empire which included at last the the Indian sub-continent, Samudra Varman extended his power to the Eastern Peninsula the shores of which were washed by the Pacific Ocean.
Varman dynasty
The Varman dynasty ruled Kamarupa from 350 to 650. Pushyavarman the first historical ruler of Assam established this dynasty in c350 AD...
in 350 AD. He encouraged Vedic culture to flourish in his country. Brahminical influence was widespread during his reign. He maintained cultural,political and Diplomatic relationship with other kingdoms under Gupta Empire most notably rulers of stature like Samudra Gupta. The son of Pushya Varman was Samudra Varman
who married Datta Devi. The name of the queen of his great contemporary Samudra Gupta was also Datta Devi, probably both married in the same family. Though related Saiuudra Gupta fought with and defeated Vala Varras, son of Samudra Varman, in connection with the performance of the Asvamedha sacrifice. This is recorded in Samudra Gupta's Allahabad Inscription. Just as Samudra Gupta founded an empire which included at last the the Indian sub-continent, Samudra Varman extended his power to the Eastern Peninsula the shores of which were washed by the Pacific Ocean.