Vakataka Conquest of Malwa

The inscriptions by Prithivishena II, son and successor of Narendrasena, states that Narendrasena's authority was recognized by the rulers of Kosala, Mekala, and Malava, that was captured from local feudatories of Guptas.

While many historians view this assertion as an exaggerated boast, it is possible that Narendrasena did significant expansion of the Vakataka influence. During this period, the Gupta Empire, the dominant power in northern India, was preoccupied with defending against Huna invasions, which may have allowed the Vakatakas to expand their territory in central India. However, Malwa wasn't under Vakatakas for long as it was recaptured by Skandagupta 


Furthermore, Narendrasena’s campaign against the Nalas could have played a key role in this expansion, particularly in the region around present-day Chhattisgarh.

Related pages
Kumaragupta's Deccan Campaign
Conquests of Harishena
 References 

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