Shishunaga dynasty

Shishunaga dynasty was a state in Gangetic plain and Nepal (South Asia) that lasted from c. 413 to 345 BCE, about 68 years. Its people spoke Indo-Aryan languages (Vedic, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Sinhala).

Founded by Shishunaga, an official who replaced the last Haryanka king. It conquered Avanti, and the Second Buddhist Council met at Vaishali under King Kalashoka.

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Facts

Dates: c. 413 to 345 BCE
Duration: 68 years
Type: State
Region: Gangetic plain and Nepal, South Asia
Language family: Indo-Aryan
Capital: Rajagriha, Vaishali, Pataliputra

Came from

Magadha (Haryanka dynasty) c. 544 to 413 BCE

Became

Nanda Empire c. 345 to 322 BCE

Neighbours in South Asia

Anuradhapura Kingdom 377 BCE to 1017 CE
Achaemenid eastern satrapies c. 535 to 330 BCE
Magadha (Haryanka dynasty) c. 544 to 413 BCE
Nanda Empire c. 345 to 322 BCE
Panchala c. 1100 to 350 BCE
Avanti c. 600 to 350 BCE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Carthage c. 814 to 146 BCE, North and West Africa
Roman Republic 509 to 27 BCE, Europe
Greek city-states c. 800 to 338 BCE, Europe
Achaemenid Empire 550 to 330 BCE, Middle East
Athens 508 to 322 BCE, Europe

Questions

When did Shishunaga dynasty exist?

c. 413 to 345 BCE, about 68 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Shishunaga dynasty?

Gangetic plain and Nepal, in South Asia. Its capital was Rajagriha, Vaishali, Pataliputra.

What language did Shishunaga dynasty speak?

Indo-Aryan. This family includes Vedic, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Sinhala.

What came before Shishunaga dynasty?

Magadha (Haryanka dynasty).

What came after Shishunaga dynasty?

Nanda Empire.