Sassanka

Glossary

The first independent ruler of the Gauda kingdom, who reigned c. late sixth to mid seventh century. His reign was marked by several conquests for power in areas in present-day Assam, Kannauj and Thanesar. He was also allegedly involved in the destruction of stupas and the oppression of Buddhism, although this claim has since been refuted by historians.

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Sassanka%newline%The first independent ruler of the Gauda kingdom, who reigned c. late sixth to mid seventh century. His reign was marked by several conquests for power in areas in present-day Assam, Kannauj and Thanesar. He was also allegedly involved in the destruction of stupas and the oppression of Buddhism, although this claim has since been refuted by historians.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Sassanka”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/sassanka/
MLA	“Sassanka.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/sassanka/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Sassanka. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/sassanka/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)