Shivadeva II
Shivadeva II (also spelled Sivadeva) was the son of Narendradeva and a king of the Licchavi dynasty who ruled Nepal in around 700 C.E.[1][2][3]
| Shivadeva II | |
|---|---|
| King of Nepal | |
| Reign | 685–701 |
| Predecessor | Narendradeva |
| Successor | Jayadeva II |
| Spouse | Batsa Devi |
| Issue | Jayadeva II |
| Dynasty | Lichchhavi Dynasty |
| Father | Narendradeva |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Reign
Shivadeva's reign started from 685 C.E. and ended in 701 C.E. He was succeeded by his son Jayadeva II.[2]
Personal life
He was married to Batsa Devi, the daughter of prince Bogvarma of Mankhari, and grand daughter of king Aditya Sen of Magadha.[1] He was a devotee of Lord Shiva and also promoted the Mahayana Buddhism.[2]
References
- Shrestha, D.B.; Singh, C.B. (1972). The History of Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). p. 14.
- Shaha, Rishikesh. "Ancient and Medieval Nepal". University of Cambridge: 163–164.
- Kessler, P. L. "Kingdoms of South Asia - Nepal". The History Files. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
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