Devavarman (Maurya)
Chakravartin
Devavarman | |
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Chakravartin | |
7th Mauryan Emperor | |
Reign | c. 202 – c. 195 BCE |
Predecessor | Shalishuka |
Successor | Shatadhanvan |
Died | 195 BCE(?) |
Dynasty | Maurya |
Maurya Empire (322–180 BCE) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Devavarman (or Devadharman) was the 7th Emperor of the Maurya Empire. He ruled in the period 202–195 BCE. According to the Puranas, he was the successor of Shalishuka Maurya and reigned for a short period of seven years. He was not righteous, just, powerful and kind like his predecessor, Shalishuka. He was succeeded by Shatadhanvan.[1]
Notes
- ^ Thapar, Romila (1998). Aśoka and the decline of the Mauryas (2nd ed.). Delhi: Oxford University Press. pp. 182–183. ISBN 0-19-564445-X.
Devavarman (Maurya) Maurya Dynasty | ||
Preceded by | Maurya Emperor 202–195 BCE | Succeeded by |
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