Brief description of Kanva Dynasty

# According to the Puranas, there were 4 kings of the Kanva dynasty who were, Vasudeva, Bhumimitra, Narayana and Susarman.
# The Kanvas were said to be Brahmins.
The Magadha Empire had declined by this time to a great extent.
# The Northwest region was under the Greeks and parts of the Gangetic plains were under various rulers.
# Susarman, who was the last Kanva king, was killed by a Satavahana (Andhra) king.