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Shaishunaga dynasty
  • 413 BC to 345 BC
  • Ancient era

Shaishunaga dynasty

Second ruling dynasty of Magadha (413–345 BCE)

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The Shaishunaga dynasty was possibly the second ruling dynasty of Magadha. According to the Buddhist text Mahavamsa, this dynasty was the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, succeeding Nagadashaka of the Haryanka dynasty. The Hindu Puranas have given a different list with different chronology of the Shaishunaga dynasty kings, whereas Jain texts do not mention this dynasty.

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