He provides a simple meaning to human existence and its goal, opposing the brahmanical orthodoxy of his times. Buddhism emerges as an organised religion, in an age made prosperous and stable by the mighty Kshatriya kingdoms along the Gangetic plain. 

In the Satapatha Brahmana, Buddha is pronounced as the ninth avatar of Vishnu, holding forth the promise of salvation and nirvana.

It is an age of political uncertainty and social churning.  Older kingdoms make way for the new.  Migrations from Greece and Central Asia, new settlements in the north and west shift the focus onto new kings, eras and people. 

Sumitra, the last Suryavanshi King who reigns in Ayodhya, is witness to changing political fortunes : the decline of Greek kingdoms in the north-west, the rise of the Scythians or the Shakas and their slow settlement in Kutch, Kathiawar and Malwa. Like the Suryavanshi Kings, these rulers become the builders of empires in Bharat-varsha. 

Despite the prevalence of foreigners, Vedic religion and  rituals remain sacrosant.  Dharma and righteousness, enshrined in the Bhagavad-Gita, are popularised through Brahmanical teachings. The Gita emerges as a sacred text par excellence, precise and literary. 

It is Kanaksen who makes history. He is the first of the Suryavanshi Kings to migrate to Saurashtra.
Col James Tod, in Volume I of  Annals & Antiquities of Rajasthan, is uncertain " by what route Keneksen found his way to Saurashtra. He wrested dominion from a prince of the Pramara race and founded Birnagara. Four generations afterwards, Vijaisen founded Vijyapoor at the head of the Saurashtra peninsula. Vidurba was also founded by him, but the most celebrated was the capital of Balabhipoora, now revealed as Balbhi near Bhownugger.." 

The appellation 'Sen' ( meaning 'army') remains the martial name for many generations, to be followed by 'Dit' or 'Aditya' ( sun ).

New terrorities, new challenges : the descendants of Kanaksen establish themselves in Saurashtra, the country of Sauras or Sun-worshippers. 
The indomitable Kshatriya spirit of valour and honour is demonstrated in the battles for supremacy and imperial ambitions are kept alive. 

The rich heritage of Hindu values and traditions, emanating from the distinguished royal house of Raghu, are preserved and nurtured. 
Lost in the labyrinths of antiquity are the records that details the lives and achievements of these Kshatriya Kings who had the enduring courage to face hardships and calamities. 

From the fires of destruction that reduced Vallabhipura to ashes emerges the dynasty which continues to shape the destiny of Bharat-varsha. 

It heralds new hope for the future….and provides continuity to the glorious lineage of  Suryavanshi Kings who descended from Ikshvaku and Ram in Kosala.