INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Kanva dynasty had a Brahmanic origin. The dynasty was named after the gotra of the ruler Kanva. The Kanva dynasty was founded by Vasudeva Kanva. It is believed that Vasudeva Kanva killed the Shunga ruler Devabhuti and established his own empire in 72 BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vasudeva killed the last Shunga ruler and established Kanva dynasty. Bana’s Harshacharita informs us that he came to power after the death of Devabhuti by a daughter of his slave woman disguised as his queen. He was succeeded by his son Bhumimitra.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kanva dynasty, also called Kanvayanas, the successors of the Shungas in the North Indian kingdom of Magadha, who ruled about 72–28 bce; like their predecessors, they were Brahmans in origin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sungas and Kanvas were two dynasties that played a significant role in Indian history. The Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra Shunga in 185 BC, and the Kanva dynasty was founded by Mahapadma Nanda in 47 BC.