Vasudev Katyuri

Vasudev Katyuri '' was the founder and the emperor of the Katyuri dynasty, based east Himachal Pradesh, Kumaon, Garhwal, Doti in the Indian subcontinent.

Origin

Vasudev Katyuri, founder of the Katyuri dynasty, established his rule at Jyotirmath in the Alaknanda valley. he unified smaller Himalayan principalities into a single kingdom during the early medieval period.

Ancient

The Katyuri dynasty was founded by Vashudev Katyuri ; the ancient Basdeo temple in the city - the oldest stone temple in Uttarakhand - is attributed to him. His reign is most commonly believed to be from 850 to 870 CE. The Kingdom was then named Jyotiryana, and had its capital at Joshimath in the Alaknanda Valley.

Regin and death

His reign is most commonly believed to be from 850 to 870 CE. The Kingdom was then named Jyotiryana, and had its capital at Joshimath in the Alaknanda Valley.practices. The Hindu practices of Katyuri kings in general is sometimes attributed to a vigorous campaign of Adi Shankara.