Govindachandra

Govindachandra
Reign 1020 1045
Predecessor Ladahachandra
House Chandra
Dynasty Chandra
Father Ladahachandra
Mother Saubhagyadevi[1]
Religion Buddhism[1]

Govindachandra (reigned 10201045)[1] was the last known ruler of the Chandra dynasty in the kingdom of Harikela in eastern Bengal.

History

According to the Tirumalai inscription, during his reign, the kingdom faced a massive invasion by the Chola king, Rajendra Chola I between 10211024 CE. In the inscription he was identified as Govindachandra of Vangaladesa.

In early 1049 CE, the Kalachuri king, Karnadeva (reigned 10421072) also launched an attack on Govindachandra (which may have been the downfall of the Chandra dynasty). According to Bengali folk ballads, Govichandra gave up his crown to live the rest of his life as an ascetic.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Alam, Aksadul (2012). "Govindachandra". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
Preceded by
Ladahachandra
Chandra King
1020 1045 CE
Succeeded by
unknown
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