Devabhuti

Devabhuti (r. 83 – 73 BCE) also known as Devbhomi, was the last king of the Shunga Empire in ancient India. He was assassinated by his minister Vasudeva Kanva and is said to have been overfond of the company of women. Following his death, the Shunga dynasty was then replaced by the subsequent Kanvas.

Devabhuti
Shunga Emperor
Reign83–73 BCE
PredecessorBhagabhadra
SuccessorVasudeva Kanva
Full name
Guruprasad
DynastyShunga

Nature

He was a weak king and thus, was vulnerable to assassination and annexation of his kingdom. He is said to have been overfond of the company of women. h[1][2]

Preceded by
Bhagabhadra		 Shunga Ruler
83–73 BCE		 Succeeded by
Kanva dynasty

References

Citations
  1. Raychaudhuri 2006, p. 333.
  2. Thapar 2013, p. 296.

Sources
  • Thapar, Romila (2013), The Past Before Us, Harvard University Press, ISBN 978-0-674-72651-2
  • "Dictionary of Buddhism" by Damien Keown (Oxford University Press, 2003) ISBN 0-19-860560-9
  • Raychaudhuri, Hemchandra (2006), Political History of Ancient India, Cosmo Publications, ISBN 81-307-0291-6
  • "Aśoka and the decline of the Mauryas" Romila Thaper (London 1961).
  • "The Yuga Purana", John E. Mitchiner, Kolkata, The Asiatic Society, 2002, ISBN 81-7236-124-6


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