Shalishuka Explained

Emperor Shalishuka Maurya
Chakravartin
Succession:Emperor of Magadha
Predecessor:Samprati
Successor:Devavarman
Dynasty:Maurya

Shalishuka Maurya was the 6th Emperor of the Indian Maurya dynasty.[1] He ruled from 215–202 BCE. He was the successor and son of Samprati Maurya.[2] While the Yuga Purana section of the Gargi Samhita mentions him as a quarrelsome, unrighteous ruler, he is also noted as being of "righteous words"[3]

According to the Puranas he was succeeded by Devavarman.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Sircar. D. C.. D. C. Sircar. The Account of the Yavanas in the Yuga-Purāṇa. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland. April 1963. 95. 1–2. 7–20 . 10.1017/S0035869X00121379. 25202591. 162214196 .
  2. Web site: King of Maurya VI - Shalishuka (215-202 BC). 2020-07-25. geni_family_tree. en-US.
  3. Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972) Political History of Ancient India, Calcutta: University of Calcutta, pp.312-3n.
  4. Thapar, Romila (2001). and the Decline of the Mauryas, New Delhi: Oxford University Press,, p.183

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