| Kalashoka | |
|---|---|
| Reign | c. 395 – c. 367 BCE |
| Predecessor | Shishunaga |
| Successor | Nandivardhan (Magadha throne) |
| Issue | Bhadrasena Korandavarna Mangura Sarvanjaha Jalika Ubhaka Sanjaya Koravya Nandivardhana Panchamaka |
| Dynasty | Shishunaga dynasty |
| Father | Shishunaga |
Kalashoka or Kakavarna was the son and successor of Shishunaga.[1] He divided his kingdom between his ten sons and crowned his ninth son, Nandivardhana as the king of Magadha.
Shishunaga had transferred the capital of Magadha to Vaishali.[2] Kalashoka succeeded his father Shishunaga.[3][1][4] Kalashoka again transferred the capital to Pataliputra.[4]
According to Buddhist literature, the Second Buddhist Council, held 100 years after the Maha Parinirvana of Lord Buddha, in Vaishali, was patronised by King Kalashoka.[4] But despite King Kalashoka's best efforts, differences among the Buddhists persisted.[5] He divided his kingdom between his ten sons, who ruled simultaneously.[6]