Sri Pravarasena
Alchon Huns King
About Sri Pravarasena
Sri Pravarasena (reigned -590 CE), also sometimes Pravarasena II based on the regnal lists of the Rajatarangini, was a 6th-century Huna king of the Alchon Huns in the area of Gandhara and Kashmir in northwestern India.
According to Kalhana's 12th century text Rajatarangini, a king named Pravarasena II established a new capital named Pravarapura (also known as Pravarasena-pura). Based on topographical details, Pravarapura appears to be same as the modern city of Srinagar. Aurel Stein dates the king to 6th century.
Pravarasena was probably succeeded by a king named Gokarna, a follower of Shiva, and then by his son king Narendraditya Khinkhila. The son of Narendraditya was Yudhishthira, last known ruler of the Alchon Huns.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sri Pravarasena?
alchon Huns King
When did Sri Pravarasena die?
Sri Pravarasena died in 590.
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