bhatarka was succeeded by his eldest son dharasena i who also used only the title of "senapati" (general). he reigned approximately from 174 to 180 valabhi era (ve) (c. 493 - c. 499 ce). it seems that he further consolidated power in weakening gupta empire. the maitrkas had a marriage alliance with harisena, the vakataka king of avanti who had himself captured many regions formerly under guptas. chandralekha, who is described in "dharasanasara" of devasena as the daughter of the king of ujjayani and the queen of dhruvasena i.