Hemanta Sena
Ruler of Bengal
About Hemanta Sena
Lived 1179 – 1206 (aged 26–27).
Hemanta Sena was the founder and the first ruler of the Sena dynasty in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. He previously served as a statesman of the Pala Empire.
Biography Hemanta Sena was born to a Hindu Vaishnavite family, and was the son of Samanta Sena; who settled in the Rarh region, originally from Karnataka, South India. According to a copper plate, The Senas settled in Western Bengal before the birth of Samanta Sena. Their family belonged to the Kshatriya varna status.
The weakening of the Pala Empire allowed Hemanta to be granted the opportunity to govern Rarh region and protect the emperors. He served this role from 1070 to 1096 CE. His son, Vijaya Sena, reigned after him as the second ruler of his dynasty.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hemanta Sena?
Ruler of Bengal
When was Hemanta Sena born?
Hemanta Sena was born in 1179.
When did Hemanta Sena die?
Hemanta Sena died in 1206.
What nationality was Hemanta Sena?
Hemanta Sena's recorded nationality: Sena kingdom.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hemanta Sena. https://biography.guide/hemanta-sena/
MLA: "Hemanta Sena." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hemanta-sena/.
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