Brihadratha dynasty

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Brihadratha dynasty
unknown–unknown
Magadha in 1100 BCE ruled by the Brihadratha dynasty, in the north-eastern region
Capital	Girivraja
Common languages	Vedic Sanskrit
Religion	Hinduism
Government	Monarchy
King
• 1700-1680 BCE	Brihadratha (first ruler)
• c. 732–682 BCE	Ripunjaya (last ruler)
History
• Established	unknown
• Disestablished	unknown
Preceded by Succeeded by Copper Hoard Culture Janapada Pradyota dynasty Haryanka dynasty Mahajanapada
Today part of	India

The Brihadratha dynasty (Sanskrit: बृहद्रथ; IAST: Bṛhadratha) was a legendary dynasty of the Magadha Empire, according to the Puranas, and was founded by Brihadratha.^{[1]: 129–136} According to the Vishnu Purana, Magadha, mentioned in the Atharvaveda, was not only the most valuable^{[clarification needed]} kingdom in the Vedic period but was also the centre of civilization and power in India.^{[2][failed verification]}

Puranic sources say that Brihadratha was the eldest son of Uparichara Vasu, who, according to the Ramayana, founded the Vasumati and Girivraja, the capital of the dynasty.^{[3][failed verification][unreliable source?]} However, archaeological evidence for the specific kings of the dynasty is lacking and they may be considered semi-legendary.^{[citation needed]}