Tivala
Prince of Magadha
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Tivala (born 3rd-century BC), also referred to as Tivara, was the fourth son of Maurya Emperor Ashoka from his second queen, Karuvaki. He is the only son of Ashoka who is mentioned by name in his inscriptions, along with his mother, in the Queen Edict.[1]
Born3rd century BC
Patliputra, Mauryan Empire (adjacent to present-day Patna, Bihar, India)
Patliputra, Mauryan Empire (adjacent to present-day Patna, Bihar, India)
FatherAshoka
MotherKaruvaki
| Tivala | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Magadha | |
| Born | 3rd century BC Patliputra, Mauryan Empire (adjacent to present-day Patna, Bihar, India) |
| Dynasty | Maurya |
| Father | Ashoka |
| Mother | Karuvaki |
| Religion | Buddhism |
Tivala is the only son of Ashoka whose existence is attested by historical evidence and who was a possible successor to his father.[2] Tivala is also considered to have been a favourite child of his aging father.[3]