Shalishuka
Shalishuka (IAST: Śāliśuka) Maurya was the 6th Emperor of the Indian Maurya dynasty. He ruled from 215–202 BCE. He was the successor and son of Samprati Maurya. 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"
- 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
| Emperor Shalishuka Maurya | |
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| Chakravartin | |
Coin of Emperor Salisuka, or later. Circa 207-194 BCE. | |
| 6th Mauryan Emperor | |
| Reign | c. 215 – c. 202 BCE |
| Predecessor | Emperor Samprati Maurya |
| Successor | Emperor Devavarman Maurya |
| Dynasty | Maurya |
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According to the Puranas he was succeeded by Devavarman.
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