Shishunaga Dynasty (413-345 BC)

By Bharat Choudhary -
In 413 BC, Shishunaga overthrown Haryanka dynasty and established Shishunaga dynasty in Magadha empire. They conquered and annexed the Kingdoms of Avantis, Vatsas and Kosalas in about half a century of their rule to Magadha Empire.


:: Notable Rulers of Shishunaga Dynasty ::

1. Shishunaga (413-394 BC):
  • Before becoming the ruler, he was viceroy of Varanasi.
  • After getting the throne, Shishunaga continued aggressive policies of Haryankas.
  • He completely annihilated the power of the Pradhyota of Avanti.
  • He developed his second capital in Vaishali, probably to control Vajjis. First one was Girivraj (Rajgriha).
Note: Some accounts believe Shishunagas came to power in 430 BC.

2. Kalashoka / Kakavarnin (394-364 BC):
  • Kalasoka transferred Magadhan capital to Pataliputra.
  • He arranged second Buddhist council at Vaishali in 383 BC under the chairmanship of Sabbakami.
    • This council ended in a permanent schism of Buddhism into
      • 1. Sthavirs / Sthaviravadins (Orthodox Monks) - who strongly believed in traditional Vinaya 
      • 2. Mahasanghikas - who were liberal regarding aacceptence of new rules or 'Vinaya'

 Bibliography:

1. Ancient India: A Historic Outline by D. N. Jha
2. History and Culture of Ancient India by K. C. Shrivastava
3. Early India by Romila Thapar

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