Kanva Dynasty  (BC 75 – BC 28)

The Kanva Dynasty was founded by Vasudeva Kanva. Vasudeva Kanva came to power in BC 75. The last ruler of the Sunga dynasty, Devabhuti was overthrown by Vasudeva Kanva of the Kanva dynasty in BC 75. The Kanva Dynasty continued in power until 28 BC. The rule of the Kanva dynasty was confined to Magadha. There were four kings in this dynasty. They were Vasudeva, Bhumimitra, Narayana, and Sudharma. The last Kanva king, Sudharma, was deposed by the Andhra dynasty, and thus the Kanva dynasty came to an end. Following the fall of the Kanvas, many independent kingdoms came into existence in Ayodhya, Kaushambi, Mathura and Ahichhatra. Many tribal kingdoms that were under the Mauryan rule also gained independence during this period.