Devavarman (Maurya) Explained

Predecessor:Shalishuka
Successor:Shatadhanvan
Birth Date:Unknown
Birth Place:Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India)
Death Place:Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India)
Succession:Emperor of Magadha
Dynasty:Maurya

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 and References

  1. Book: Thapar. Romila. Aśoka and the decline of the Mauryas. 1998. Oxford University Press. Delhi. 0-19-564445-X. 182–183. 2nd.