gahasena was succeeded by his son dharasena ii, who used the title of "samanta" in his early grants and later readopts the title of "maharaja" and later again as "mahasamanta". he reigned from 569 to 589–90 ce. it is considered that he had become subordinate to maukhari ruler ishanavarman for sometime between which reflect in the changes in titles. from haraha inscription it known that ishanavarman held sway over several rulers and dharasena may have had to submit to him.