Haihaya Dynasty - History of Madhya Pradesh

Haihaya Dynasty - History of Madhya Pradesh
Posted on 08-05-2022

Haihaya Dynasty

  • Haihaya, the grandson of Yadu of the Yadava dynasty, founded this dynasty.
  • King Mahishmat of this dynasty founded the city of Mahishmati (Maheshwar) on the banks of Narmada.
  • Kirtavirya Arjuna / Sahastrabahu of this dynasty defeated the Karkent dynasty serpentsPauravaraj of AyodhyaTrishanku, and Lankeshwar Ravana. Later on, the Haihayas were defeated in the struggle with the Bhargavas of the Gurjar country.
  • The Haihyans established Tundikere (Damoh), Tripuri, Dashmarna (Vidisha), Anup (Nimar), and Anvati districts.
  • Jayadhwaja, son of Kirtavirya Arjuna, ruled the Malwa region.
  • Jayadhwaj's son was Taljangha and his son was Avanti. Name of Malwa region after Anvati.

 

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