Devabhuti

Devabhuti
Shunga Emperor
Reign	83–75 BCE
Predecessor	Bhagabhadra
Successor	Vasudeva Kanva
Names Guruprasad
Dynasty	Shunga

Devabhuti (r. 83 – 75 BCE), also known as Devbhomi', was the last king of the Shunga Empire in ancient India. He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva. Following his death, the Shunga dynasty was then replaced by the subsequent Kanvas.

Nature

He was a weak king and thus, was vulnerable to assassination and annexation of his kingdom. He is said to have been overfond of the company of women.

Preceded by Bhagabhadra

Shunga Ruler 83–75 BCE

Succeeded by Kanva dynasty

References

Sources

• Thapar, Romila (2013), The Past Before Us, Harvard University Press, ISBN 978-0-674-72651-2
• "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