Harisimhadeva

Harisimhadeva
King of Mithila
Reign 1304 - 1314
Predecessor Saktisimhadeva
Born Simraon[1]
Died Kathmandu
House Karnatas of Mithila
Father Saktisimhadeva

Harisimhadeva (also called Hari Singh Deva) was the King of the Mithila region in modern-day north Bihar during the rule of the Karnata dynasty.[2]

He reigned from 1304 AD to 1314 AD.[3]

He was notable for being the last king to belong to the Karnata dynasty of Mithila. His reign came to an end after Islamic invasion forced him to flee to the hills of Nepal. His descendants eventually became the founders of the Malla dynasty of Kathmandu who were known for being patrons of the Maithili language.[4]

Legacy

The reign of Harisimhadeva was considered a crucial turning point in the history of Mithila. He introduced many social changes such as the introduction of the four class system for Maithil Brahmins and developed the Panji system.[5] He was considered to have had a very stormy political career and the remains of his forts are still visible in Simraongarh today. His descendants eventually founded the Malla dynasty of Nepal which ruled for roughly 300 years.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Regmi Research Series, Volume 4". p. 10. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Political Thinkers in Mithila". p. 192. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology: Introduction to Hindu Positivism". p. 514. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Nationalism and Ethnicity in a Hindu Kingdom: The Politics and Culture of Contemporary Nepal". p. 243. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  5. ↑ Jha, Makhan (8 January 1997). "Anthropology of Ancient Hindu Kingdoms: A Study in Civilizational Perspective". M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. – via Google Books.
  6. ↑ "DECLINE OF THE "KARNATAS" OF "MITHILA"": 79. JSTOR 44141053.
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