Shatadhanvan

Shatadhanvan
King Of Maurya Empire
8th Mauryan emperor
Reign c. 195 – c. 187 BCE
Predecessor Devavarman
Successor Brihadratha Maurya
Full name
Shatadhanvan Maurya
Dynasty Maurya
Religion Jainism

Shatadhanvan (IAST: Śatadhanvan) or Shatadhanus was a king of the Maurya dynasty. He ruled from 195–187 BCE. According to the Puranas, he was the successor of Devavarman Maurya and reigned for eight years. During his time, the empire lost some of its territories because of invasions. He was succeeded by Brihadratha Maurya.[1]

Notes

  1. ↑ Thapar, Romila (1998). Aśoka and the decline of the Mauryas (2nd ed.). Delhi: Oxford University Press. pp. 182–183. ISBN 0-19-564445-X.
Shatadhanvan
Preceded by
Devavarman		 Maurya Emperor
195–187 BCE		 Succeeded by
Brihadratha


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