Vijayasena

Vijayasena (reigned 238-250) was a Saka ruler of the Western Satraps in India during the 2nd century CE.[1][2] He was one of 4 sons of Damasena that ascended to the throne.[3] In 242 CE, he was usurped by Isvaradatta, and regained the throne about a year and a half later. He was succeeded by his brother, Damajadasri III.[3]

Vijayasena
Western Satrap king
Drachme of Vijayasena
Reign238-250 CE
PredecessorYasodaman I
SuccessorIsvaradatta, Damajadasri III
FatherDamasena

References

  1. Visva-Bharati Annals. Visva-Bharati. 1955. p. 51.
  2. Majumdar, Ramesh Chandra (1977). Ancient India. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 537. ISBN 9788120804364.
  3. Smith, Vincent Arthur (1906). Catalogue of the Coins in the Indian Museum Calcutta Including the Cabinet of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. Clarendon Press. p. 124.
Preceded by
Yasodaman I
Western Satrap
238–250
Succeeded by
Damajadasri III
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