Meghavahana

Meghavahana
Possible coinage of Meghavahana. Obverse: Shiva Pashupati ("Lord of the Beasts"), making a mudra gesture with right hand and holding filleted trident; behind, a lioness or tiger. Trace of legend Meghana... in Brahmi. Reverse: Goddess seated facing on lotus, holding lotus in both hand, Kidara monogram to left, Jaya in Brahmi to right. Circa 7th century CE, Kashmir.
King of Kashmir
Reign25–59 CE
PredecessorSandhimati
SuccessorPravarasena
IssuePravarasena
DynastyGonanda
FatherGopaditya

Meghavahana (died 59 CE) was the founder of the second Gonanda dynasty and the ruler of Kashmir from 25 CE until his death in 59 CE. Meghavahana was 80th ruler of the Gonanda line of rulers, he was followed by 81st ruler Pravarasena (also known as Sresthasena and Tuneena).

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