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
Reign685–701
PredecessorNarendradeva
SuccessorJayadeva II
SpouseBatsa Devi
IssueJayadeva II
DynastyLichchhavi Dynasty
FatherNarendradeva
ReligionHinduism

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

  1. Shrestha, D.B.; Singh, C.B. (1972). The History of Ancient and Medieval Nepal (PDF). p. 14.
  2. Shaha, Rishikesh. "Ancient and Medieval Nepal". University of Cambridge: 163–164.
  3. Kessler, P. L. "Kingdoms of South Asia - Nepal". The History Files. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
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