Shalishuka () Maurya was the 6th Emperor of the Indian Maurya dynasty. He ruled from 215–202 BCE. He was the successor and son of Samprati Maurya. While the

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section of the Gargi Samhita mentions him as a quarrelsome, unrighteous ruler, he is also noted as being of "righteous words"

Succession

According to the Puranas he was succeeded by Devavarman.Thapar, Romila (2001). '' and the Decline of the Mauryas'',

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