Sihahanu

King Sihahanu (Skt:Sīṃhahanu) was an ancient monarch and paternal grandfather of Gautama Buddha. He was one of the rulers of Shakya Clan. He was also known as shakya.

Sihahanu
Ruler of the Shakyas
Predecessor	Jayasena
Successor	Śuddhodana
Consort	Kaccanā of Devadaha
Issue	Śuddhodana[1][2] Dhotodana Sakkodana Sukkadana Amitodana Amitā Pamitā
Names Sihahanu Jaysena Gautama
Dynasty	Shakya
Father	King Jayasena

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Sihahanu was a son of King Jayasena and brother of Princess Yasodhara.^[3]

He married Kaccanā of Devadaha,^[4] daughter of Devadahasakka.^[5]

Kaccanā and Sihahanu had these children:

• King Śuddhodana^[6][7]
• Dhotodana
• Sakkodana
• Sukkadana
• Amitodana
• Amitā
• Pamitā

As a young prince, Śuddhodana excelled in warfare and swordsmanship. After a victorious battle, Sihahanu offered him a boon. He requested permission to marry two beautiful sisters, Maya and Mahāpajābatī Gotamī.^{[citation needed]}

Sihahanuʻs grandson Gautama Buddha