| Sumitra | |
|---|---|
| King of Kosala | |
| Reign | ? - 362 BCE |
| Predecessor | Suratha |
| Successor | Office abolished (Mahapadma Nanda's conquest) |
| Dynasty | Solar dynasty |
| Father | Suratha |
| Religion | Hinduism |
King Sumitra was the last ruler of Suryavamsha dynasty of Kosala kingdom. He was defeated by the emperor Mahapadma Nanda of Magadha in 362 or 345 BCE. However, he was not killed, and fled to Rohtas, located in present-day Bihar.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Debroy, Bibek (25 October 2017). The Valmiki Ramayana, Volume 3. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 9789387326286.
- ↑ Dattatreya, Manjunath (28 February 2021). Suryavamsha: The Noble Kings of Ayodhya. Notion Press. ISBN 978-1-63806-504-3.