Ripunjaya Explained

King Ripunjaya
Succession:King of Magadha
Reign:782–682 BCE
(50 years)
Predecessor:Viswajit
Successor:Pradyota
Death Date:682 BCE
House:Brihadratha
Religion:Hinduism

Ripunjaya of Magadha was the last puranic legendary king of Brihadratha dynasty. His minister Pulika killed him and crowned his son Pradyota as the new king.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Sen, Sailendra Nath. Ancient Indian History and Civilization. 1999. New Age International. 978-81-224-1198-0. en.