A History of Assam c8.34

c8.34

The last mention of Bhāskara Varman occurs in the story of Wang-hiuen-t'se's invasion of Tirhut about 648 A.D. He captured and carried off to China Arjun, Harsha's minister, who had usurped the throne after his death, and subdued 580 walled towns. "Kumāra, the king of Eastern India," who was evidently Bhāskara Varman, "sent in abundant supplies of cattle, horses and accoutrements for the victorious army."† It may be concluded from this and from the fact that Karna Suvarna did not come into his possession until after Hiuen Tsiang's departure, that Bhāskara Varman lived until at least 650 A.D.