[Solved] Who are the Shriparvatiya Rulers in the Puranas?

The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?

[U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2020]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

Puranic literature often uses localized or descriptive titles to refer to regional dynasties, which historians cross-reference with archaeological findings.

Authentic Source Evidence

The Ikshvaku dynasty (Andhra Ikshvakus) ruled the Krishna valley from their capital Vijayapuri. The Matsya Purana specifically refers to them as 'Shriparvatiya' (meaning 'of the Shriparvata mountain').

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: The Ikshvakus reigned in the 3rd and 4th centuries CE at modern Nagarjunakonda.

Logic 2: Although the kings were Vedic Shaivites, their reign saw a massive boom in Buddhist architecture.

Logic 3: Archaeological records of rulers like Ehuvala Chamtamula confirm the lineage described in the Puranic texts.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"Where was the capital of the Ikshvaku dynasty located?"

Their capital was Vijayapuri, located at modern-day Nagarjunakonda in the Krishna River valley.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"The term 'Shriparvatiya' reflects the geographic anchoring of the Ikshvaku dynasty to the sacred hill of Nagarjunakonda."

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