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| Shivadeva II | |
|---|---|
| King of Nepal | |
| Reign | 685–701 |
| Predecessor | Narendradeva |
| Successor | Jayadeva II |
| Spouse | Batsa Devi |
| Issue | Jayadeva II |
| Dynasty | Lichchhavi Dynasty |
| Father | Narendradeva |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Shivadeva II (also spelled Sivadeva) was the son of Narendradeva and a king of the Licchavi dynasty who ruled the then Nepal in around 700 C.E. [1] [2] [3]
Shivadeva's reign started from 685 C.E. and ended in 701 C.E. He was succeeded by his son Jayadeva II. [2]
He was married to Batsa Devi, the daughter of prince Bogvarma of Mankhari, and grand daughter of king Aditya Sen of Magadha. [1] He was a devotee of Lord Shiva and also promoted the Mahayana Buddhism. [2]
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