Yashovarman (Chandela dynasty)
| Yashovarman | |
|---|---|
| Chandela king | |
| Reign | c. 925-950 CE |
| Predecessor | Harsha |
| Successor | Dhanga |
| Spouse | Puppa-devi |
| Dynasty | Chandela |
| Father | Harsha |
| Mother | Kanchuka |
Yashovarman (IAST: Yaśovarman; reigned c. 925–950 CE), also known as Lakshavarman, was a king of the Chandela dynasty of India. He ruled in the Jejakabhukti region (Bundelkhand in present-day Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh). He practically established the Chandelas as a sovereign power, although he formally acknowledged suzerainty of the Gurjara-Pratiharas. His major military achievement was the conquest of Kalanjara (modern Kalinjar). He is also notable for having commissioned the Lakshmana Temple at Khajuraho.