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Supratisthita Varman

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Reign
  
595–600

Mother
  
Shyamadevi

Grandparents
  
Sthita Varman, Nayanadevi

Father
  
Susthita Varman

House
  
Varman dynasty

Supratisthita Varman

Parents
  
Susthita Varman, Shyamadevi

Supratisthita Varman ruled Kamarupa from the Varman dynasty for the period 595–600. He was son of King Susthita Varman and Queen Shyamadevi.

Reign

It is stated in Bhaskar Varman's inscription that "surrounded by learned men and accompanied by a well equipped army consisting of war-elephants his (Supratisthita Varman's) birth (rise) was for the good of others". Supratisthita Varman introduced many reforms during his rule. He not able to reign for long and died during the life-time of his father. He was succeeded by his younger brother Bhaskar Varman, who actually enjoyed the fruit of his hard work, i.e. a well-organised army.

References

Supratisthita Varman Wikipedia