Devavarman (Maurya)
Devavarman (or Devadharman) was the 7th Emperor of the Maurya Empire. He ruled in the period 202–195 BCE. According to the Puranas, he was the successor of Shalishuka Maurya and reigned for a short period of seven years. He was not righteous, just, powerful and kind like his predecessor, Shalishuka. He was succeeded by Shatadhanvan.[1]
| Devavarman | |
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| 7th Mauryan Emperor | |
| Reign | c. 202 – c. 195 BCE |
| Predecessor | Shalishuka |
| Successor | Shatadhanvan |
| Died | unknown |
| Dynasty | Maurya |
| Maurya Empire (322–180 BCE) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Notes
- Thapar, Romila (1998). Aśoka and the decline of the Mauryas (2nd ed.). Delhi: Oxford University Press. pp. 182–183. ISBN 0-19-564445-X.
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