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| Emperor Shalishuka Maurya | |
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| Chakravartin | |
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| 6th Mauryan Emperor | |
| Reign | c. 215 – c. 202 BCE |
| Predecessor | Emperor Samprati Maurya |
| Successor | Emperor Devavarman Maurya |
| Dynasty | Maurya |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Maurya Empire (322–180 BCE) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shalishuka (IAST: Śāliśuka) Maurya was the 6th Emperor of the Indian Maurya dynasty.[2] He ruled from 215–202 BCE. He was the successor and son of Samprati Maurya.[3] While the Yuga Purana section of the Gargi Samhita mentions him as a quarrelsome, unrighteous ruler, he is also noted as being of "righteous words"[4]
- In that beautiful Puṣpapura, occupied by fewer than a hundred kings, there will be Śāliśūka, born for the destruction of the truth, the offspring of karma (fate).
- That king, the offspring of karma, cheerful-minded [yet] fond of conflict, [will be] an oppressor of his own kingdom, of righteous speech but unrighteous conduct;
— Yuga Purana[5]
According to the Puranas he was succeeded by Devavarman.[6]