The Khadga dynasty ( bn, খড়্গ বংশ) was a dynasty which ruled the areas of
Vanga and
Samatata in Bengal from the mid 7th to early 8th Century CE.
Chronologically, the dynasty emerged as a powerful kingdom between the fall of
Gauda Kingdom
The Gauḍa Kingdom (Gāuṛ Rājya) or Shashankas, was a classic kingdom during the Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Bengal (modern-day West Bengal and Bangladesh) in 4th century CE or possibly ea ...
and the rise of the
Pala Empire. Their ascendancy may have been immediately preceded by the overthrow of a previously ruling
Bhadra dynasty
The Bhadra dynasty ( bn, ভদ্র রাজবংশ) was a South Asian royal house which had reigned over the kingdom of Samatata, located
in what is present-day Bangladesh.
Of Brahmin origin, their rule flourished during the first half of ...
.
While they did not assume imperial titles, the Khadgas retained sovereignty over the ancient kingdom of Vanga and later conquered Samatata.
List of rulers
References
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Medieval Bengal
Dynasties of Bengal
Buddhist dynasties of India