| Nāgadāsaka | |
|---|---|
| King of Magadha | |
| Reign | c. 437 – c. 413 BCE (24 years) |
| Predecessor | Munda |
| Successor | Shishunaga (who founded Shishunaga dynasty) |
| Dynasty | Haryanka |
| Father | Munda |
Nāgadāsaka was the last ruler of Haryanka dynasty from 437 to 413 BCE and son of Munda. He murdered his father and ruled for twenty-four years. The people deposed him and made Shishunaga king in his place. Shishunaga was the founder of Shishunaga dynasty.
According to Buddhist tradition, he was the last of Haryanka rulers who was replaced by his amatya (minister), Shishunaga.
References
Citations
- Hazra, Kanai Lal (1984), Royal patronage of Buddhism in ancient India, D.K. Publications, p. 39, OCLC 10590550
- Upinder Singh 2016, p. 273.
Sources
- Singh, Upinder (2016), A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century, Pearson PLC, ISBN 978-81-317-1677-9
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