Sihahanu
Ruler of the Shakyas
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King Sihahanu (Skt:Sīṃhahanu) was an ancient monarch and paternal grandfather of Gautama Buddha. He was one of the rulers of Shakya Clan. He was also known as shakya.
PredecessorJayasena
SuccessorŚuddhodana
ConsortKaccanā of Devadaha
Issue
- Śuddhodana[1][2]
- Dhotodana
- Sakkodana
- Sukkadana
- Amitodana
- Amitā
- Pamitā
| Sihahanu | |||||
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| Ruler of the Shakyas | |||||
| Predecessor | Jayasena | ||||
| Successor | Śuddhodana | ||||
| Consort | Kaccanā of Devadaha | ||||
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| Dynasty | Shakya | ||||
| Father | King Jayasena | ||||
Family
Sihahanu was a son of King Jayasena and brother of Princess Yasodhara.[3]
He married Kaccanā of Devadaha,[4] daughter of Devadahasakka.[5]
Kaccanā and Sihahanu had these children:
- King Śuddhodana[6][7]
- Dhotodana
- Sakkodana
- Sukkadana
- Amitodana
- Amitā
- Pamitā
As a young prince, Śuddhodana excelled in warfare and swordsmanship. After a victorious battle, Sihahanu offered him a boon. He requested permission to marry two beautiful sisters, Maya and Mahāpajābatī Gotamī.[citation needed]
