Devabhuti facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Devabhuti |
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| Shunga Emperor | |||||
| Reign | 83–75 BCE | ||||
| Predecessor | Bhagabhadra | ||||
| Successor | Vasudeva Kanva | ||||
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| 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.
Reign
The later Shunga kings after Pushyamitra Shunga, had little power and were puppets in the hands of their ministers. According to Bana's Harshacharita, he was killed by his Chief minister Vasudeva Kanva with help of the daughter of a servant woman of Devabhuti, who disguised herself as his queen.
He is said to have been overfond of the company of women & overindulging in sensual pleasures.
| Preceded by Bhagabhadra |
Shunga Ruler 83–75 BCE |
Succeeded by Kanva dynasty |
See also
In Spanish: Devabhuti para niños
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