| Jayanaga | |
|---|---|
| Maharajadhiraja Gaudeshwara | |
| King of Gauda | |
| Reign | c. 554 - probably 590 CE |
| Predecessor | Probably Later Gupta dynasty |
| Successor | Shashanka |
| Dynasty | Gauda Raaj |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Jayanaga (Bengali : জয়নাগ) was the king of the Gauda kingdom in somewhat after 554 CE, said to be the predecessor of the most prominent king of Gauda, Shashanka.[1][2][3] Jayanaga made several military campaigns in order to secure the sovereignty of Gauda. Jayanaga was the first important and independent king of Gauda.[4][5][6]
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