Devabhumi
Shunga ruler
Also known as: Devabhuti
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Devabhumi was the last ruler of the Shunga dynasty, reigning in ancient India from approximately 83 to 73 BCE. He was a Brahman and succeeded his father, Vasumitra. The Shunga dynasty was founded by Pushyamitra, who assassinated the last Mauryan ruler. Devabhumi's reign is noted for its end, as he was assassinated by his Brahman minister, Vasudeva, who then established the Kanva dynasty. The Shunga dynasty ruled for about 112 years in total, ending around 73 BCE.12
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