Shatadhanvan

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Shatadhanvan
King Of Maurya Empire
8th Mauryan Emperor
Reignc. 195 – c. 187 BCE
PredecessorDevavarman
SuccessorBrihadratha Maurya
Names
Shatadhanvan Maurya
DynastyMaurya
ReligionHinduism

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. He was succeeded by Brihadratha Maurya.[1]

Notes[edit]

  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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