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Devavarman (Maurya)

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Devavarman
7th Mauryan emperor
Reignc. 202 – c. 195 BCE
PredecessorShalishuka
SuccessorShatadhanvan
DynastyMaurya
ReligionBuddhism[citation needed]

Devavarman (or Devadharman) was a king 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 seven years. He was succeeded by Shatadhanvan.[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.
Devavarman (Maurya)
Preceded by Maurya Emperor
202–195 BCE
Succeeded by