Template:Infobox royalty Devasimha (Maithili: देव सिंह) was the sixth king of the Oiniwar Dynasty in the Mithila Kingdom of the Indian subcontinent.[1] He ruled the kingdom during the early period of the 15th century CE.[2] He ascended the throne of the Mithila Kingdom after the King Bhavasimha.[3][4]
Early life
Devasimha was born in the royal family of the Oiniwar Dynasty in Mithila. He was a Maithil Brahmin and belonged to Kashyap Gotra. He was the eldest son of the King Bhavasimha. His younger brothers were Harasimha and Tripurasimha.[3]
Rule
According some historical accounts, he ascended the throne of Mithila in 1355 AD. He lived before 1410 AD.[5] He established his capital at Dekuli also known Devakuli.[6]
References
- ↑ A Survey of Maithili Literature{{#if:Choudhary|, Choudhary}. Ram Vilas Sahu(1976). ISBN 978-93-80538-36-5
- ↑ Journal of the Department of Letters{{#if:Letters|, Letters}. Calcutta University Press(1927)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Studies in Indian Coins{{#if:Sircar|, Sircar}. Motilal Banarsidass Publishe(2005). ISBN 978-81-208-2973-2
- ↑ Mithilā in the Age of Vidyāpati{{#if:Choudhary|, Choudhary}. Chaukhambha Orientalia(1976)
- ↑ Chronology of the Oiniwara Dynasty of Mithila. Proceedings of the Indian History Congress({Template:Date).
- ↑ Civilizational Regions of Mithila & Mahakoshal{{#if:Jha|, Jha}. Capital Publishing House(1982)