Devabhuti

Devabhuti
Shunga Emperor
Shunga masculine figurine (moulded plate). 2nd–1st century BCE.
Reign 83–73 BCE
Predecessor Bhagabhadra
Successor Vasudeva Kanva
Dynasty Shunga

Devabhuti (r. 83 – 73 BCE) also known as Devbhomi, was the last king of the Shunga Empire in ancient India. He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva and is said to have been overfond of the company of women. Following his death, the Shunga dynasty was then replaced by the subsequent Kanvas.[1]

Preceded by
Bhagabhadra		 Shunga Ruler
83–73 BCE		 Succeeded by
Kanva dynasty

References

Citations

  1. ↑ Raychaudhuri 2006, p. 333.

Sources

  • "Dictionary of Buddhism" by Damien Keown (Oxford University Press, 2003) ISBN 0-19-860560-9
  • Raychaudhuri, Hemchandra (2006), Political History of Ancient India, Cosmo Publications, ISBN 81-307-0291-6
  • "Aśoka and the decline of the Mauryas" Romila Thaper (London 1961).
  • "The Yuga Purana", John E. Mitchiner, Kolkata, The Asiatic Society, 2002, ISBN 81-7236-124-6
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