page_title: Maukhari dynasty
hierarchical_section_title: Maukhari dynasty
context_page_description: The Maukhari dynasty was a post-Gupta royal Indian dynasty that controlled vast areas of Northern India for over six generations. They earlier served as vassals of the Guptas and later by Harsha's Vardhan dynasty. The Maukharis established their independence at Kannauj, during the 6th century. The dynasty ruled over much of Uttar Pradesh and Magadha. Around 606 CE, a large area of their empire was reconquered by the Later Guptas. According to Huien Tssng, the territory may have been lost to King Shashanka of Gauda, who declared independence circa 600 AD.
context_section_description: The Maukhari dynasty was a post-Gupta royal Indian dynasty that controlled vast areas of Northern India for over six generations. They earlier served as vassals of the Guptas and later by Harsha's Vardhan dynasty. The Maukharis established their independence at Kannauj, during the 6th century. The dynasty ruled over much of Uttar Pradesh and Magadha. Around 606 CE, a large area of their empire was reconquered by the Later Guptas. According to Huien Tssng, the territory may have been lost to King Shashanka of Gauda, who declared independence circa 600 AD.
caption: Maukharis and their contemporaries in India