Devavarman (Maurya)

For the 11th century king, see Devavarman (Chandela dynasty).

Devavarman (or Devadharman) was the 7th Emperor of the Maurya Empire. He ruled in the period 202–195 BCE. According to the Puranas, he was the successor of Shalishuka Maurya and reigned for a short period of seven years. He was not righteous, just, powerful and kind like his predecessor, Shalishuka. He was succeeded by Shatadhanvan.^[1] He is mentioned as Somaśarmā in the Bhāgavata Purāṇa.^[2]

Devavarman देववर्मन
Emperor of Magadha
Reign	c. 202 – c. 195 BCE
Predecessor	Shalishuka
Successor	Shatadhanvan
Born	Unknown Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India)
Died	c. 195 BCE Pataliputra, Maurya Empire (Present day Bihar, India)
Dynasty	Maurya