Devavarman (Maurya)
Mauryan emperor from 202 to 195 BCE
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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] He is mentioned as Somaśarmā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa.[2]
Reignc. 202 – c. 195 BCE
PredecessorShalishuka
SuccessorShatadhanvan
BornUnknown
Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India)
Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India)
| Devavarman देववर्मन | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Magadha | |
| Reign | c. 202 – c. 195 BCE |
| Predecessor | Shalishuka |
| Successor | Shatadhanvan |
| Born | Unknown Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India) |
| Died | c. 195 BCE Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India) |
| Dynasty | Maurya |
