Sena dynasty

The Sena dynasty (সেন,Shen) ruled Bengal through the 11th and 12th centuries. Sena / Sen Dynasty was founded by Samanta Sen. Adi Purush Veersen of this dynasty is considered. They trace their origins to the Brahmakshatra Kayastha tradition. After the fall of the Pala dynasty, the Sena dynasty was established in Bengal.

Sena dynasty
1070 CE–1230 CE
Map of the Senas of Bengal
Capital	Gauda, Bikrampur, Nabadwip, Lakhnauti
Common languages	Sanskrit, Bengali
Religion	Hinduism
Government	Monarchy
Maharajadhiraja
• 1070–1095 CE	Samanta Sena
• 1095–1096 CE	Hemanta Sena
• 1096–1159 CE	Vijaya Sena
• 1159–1179 CE	Ballala Sena
• 1179–1204 CE	Lakshmana Sena
• 1204–1225 CE	Vishvarupa Sena
• 1225–1230 CE	Keshava Sena
•	Surya Sena
•	Narayana Sena
•	Laksmana Sena ।।
Historical era	Middle Kingdoms of India
• Established	1070 CE
• Disestablished	1230 CE
Preceded by Succeeded by Pala Empire Varman Dynasty (Bengal) Samatata Deva dynasty Khalji dynasty of Bengal
Today part of	Bangladesh

Vaidya Ballal Sen (1158-78 AD) - He was also a follower of Shaivism. It assumed the title of Gaudeshwar of the Pala rulers. He himself was a patron of scholars and scholars. He composed a book called Dansagar.But could not complete it. Later Lakshmanasen completed it. This started the movement under the name of nobility. Its purpose was to maintain the superiority and purity of power of the elite castes. The superiority and purity of power was to be maintained. First of all, he called Brahmins from Kannauj and settled in Bengal. After his death, his son became the ruler. Laxman Sen (1178-1205 AD) - Lakshmanasen assumed the title of Parambhagavata. Unlike his ancestors, he was a follower of Vaishnavism. Its writings begin with the praise of Vishnu. It established another capital near its former capital at Lakshmanavati (Lakhanauti). Jayadev, the author of Geetgovind, was one of its 5 gems. Halayudh was its Chief Justice and Chief Minister. Laxman Sen started the Lakshman era. It won Kashi and Prayag from Jaichand Gahadwal. It established victory pillars at Kashi, Puri and Prayag. In 1202 AD, Bakhtiar Khilji attacked it and conquered its capital, Nadia.