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Shivadeva II

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Shivadeva II
King of Nepal
Reign685–701
PredecessorNarendradeva
SuccessorJayadeva II
SpouseBatsa Devi
IssueJayadeva II
DynastyLichchhavi Dynasty
FatherNarendradeva
ReligionHinduism

Shivadeva II (also spelled Sivadeva) was the son of Narendradeva and a king of the Licchavi dynasty who ruled Nepal in around 700 C.E.[1][2][3]

Reign

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Shivadeva's reign started from 685 C.E. and ended in 701 C.E. He was succeeded by his son Jayadeva II.[2]

Personal life

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He was married to Batsa Devi, the daughter of prince Bogvarma of Mankhari, and grand daughter of king Aditya Sen of Magadha.[1] He was a devotee of Lord Shiva and also promoted the Mahayana Buddhism.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Shrestha, D.B.; Singh, C.B. (1972). The History of Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). p. 14.
  2. ^ a b c Shaha, Rishikesh. "Ancient and Medieval Nepal". University of Cambridge: 163–164.
  3. ^ Kessler, P. L. "Kingdoms of South Asia - Nepal". The History Files. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
Preceded by King of Nepal
685–701
Succeeded by