Shalishuka

Shalishuka Maurya
Shalishuka Maurya
	Coin of Emperor Salisuka, or later. Circa 207-194 BCE.
6th Mauryan Emperor
Reign	c. 215 – c. 202 BCE
Predecessor	Samprati
Successor	Devavarman
Dynasty	Maurya

Shalishuka (IAST: Śāliśuka) Maurya was a ruler of the Indian Maurya dynasty.^[2] He ruled from 215–202 BCE. He was the successor and son of Samprati Maurya.^[3] While the Yuga Purana section of the Gargi Samhita mentions him as a quarrelsome, unrighteous ruler, he is also noted as being of "righteous words"^[4]

In that beautiful Puṣpapura, occupied by fewer than a hundred kings, there will be Śāliśūka, born for the destruction of the truth, the offspring of karma (Fate).
That king, the offspring of karma, cheerful-minded [yet] fond of conflict, [will be] an oppressor of his own kingdom, of righteous speech but unrighteous conduct;
— Yuga Purana^[5]

According to the Puranas he was succeeded by Devavarman.^[6]

Shalishuka Maurya Dynasty
Preceded by Samprati	Maurya Emperor 215–202 BCE	Succeeded by Devavarman

Notes[edit]

↑ CNG Coins [1]
↑ Sircar, D. C. (April 1963). "The Account of the Yavanas in the Yuga-Purāṇa". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland. 95 (1–2): 7. doi:10.1017/S0035869X00121379. JSTOR 25202591.
↑ "King of Maurya VI - Shalishuka (215-202 BC)". geni_family_tree. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
↑ Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972) Political History of Ancient India, Calcutta: University of Calcutta, pp.312-3n.
↑ The Yuga Purana. Translated by Mitchiner, John E. Calcutta: The Asiatic Society. 1986. p. 91.
↑ Thapar, Romila (2001). Aśoka and the Decline of the Mauryas, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-564445-X, p.183

This biography of a member of an Indian royal house is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

Dear reader, We kindly request your support in maintaining the independence of Bharatpedia. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on small donations to sustain our operations and provide free access to reliable information to the world. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to consider donating to our cause, as it would greatly aid us in our mission. Your contribution would demonstrate the importance of reliable and trustworthy knowledge to you and the world. Thank you.

Please select an option below or scan the QR code to donate
₹150 ₹500 ₹1,000 ₹2,000 ₹5,000 ₹10,000 Other

[1] CNG Coins [1]

[2] Sircar, D. C. (April 1963). "The Account of the Yavanas in the Yuga-Purāṇa". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland. 95 (1–2): 7. doi:10.1017/S0035869X00121379. JSTOR 25202591.

[3] "King of Maurya VI - Shalishuka (215-202 BC)". geni_family_tree. Retrieved 25 July 2020.

[4] Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972) Political History of Ancient India, Calcutta: University of Calcutta, pp.312-3n.

[5] The Yuga Purana. Translated by Mitchiner, John E. Calcutta: The Asiatic Society. 1986. p. 91.

[6] Thapar, Romila (2001). Aśoka and the Decline of the Mauryas, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-564445-X, p.183

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]