Devasimha
King of Oiniwar Dynasty in Mithila
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Devasimha (Maithili: देव सिंह) was the sixth king of the Oiniwar Dynasty in the Mithila Kingdom of the Indian subcontinent.[1] He ruled the kingdom during the early period of the 15th century CE.[2] He ascended the throne of the Mithila Kingdom after the King Bhavasimha.[3][4]
| Devasimha | |
|---|---|
| King of Mithila | |
| Reign | 1355 AD - 1410 AD |
| Predecessor | Bhavasimha |
| Successor | Shivasimha |
| Born | Deva Mithila |
| Wife | Hasini Devi |
| Kingdom | Mithila Kingdom |
| Kingdom | Tirhut Sarkar |
| Dynasty | Oiniwar Dynasty |
| Father | Bhavasimha |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Occupation | King of Mithila |
Early life
Devasimha was born in the royal family of the Oiniwar Dynasty in Mithila. He was a Maithil Brahmin and belonged to Kashyap Gotra. He was the eldest son of the King Bhavasimha. His younger brothers were Harasimha and Tripurasimha.[3]
