Vakataka Kings Chronological Order
To arrange the given Vakataka kings in ascending chronological order, we need to know their approximate reign periods.
Vakataka Dynasty Rulers
Here are the kings listed and their approximate periods:
- A. Vidhya Sakti (Vindhyashakti): Founder of the Vakataka dynasty. Reigned approximately from c. 250 to 275 CE.
- C. Pravarasena I: Son of Vidhya Sakti. Reigned approximately from c. 275 to 335 CE.
- B. Rudrasena I: Grandson of Pravarasena I. Reigned approximately from c. 335 to 365 CE.
- D. Prithvisena I: Son of Rudrasena I. Reigned approximately from c. 365 to 390 CE.
- E. Narendrasena: Reigned approximately from c. 440 to 460 CE. There was a gap and the Vatsagulma branch ruled in between.
Ascending Chronological Sequence
Based on the reign periods, the correct ascending chronological order is:
- Vidhya Sakti (A)
- Pravarasena I (C)
- Rudrasena I (B)
- Prithvisena I (D)
- Narendrasena (E)
This corresponds to the sequence A, C, B, D, E.