Agnimitra | |
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Emperor of Magadha | |
Reign | 149 – 141 BCE |
Coronation | 149 BCE |
Predecessor | Pushyamitra Shunga |
Successor | Vasujyeshtha |
Crown Prince of Magadha | |
Predecessor | Unknown |
Successor | Vasujyeshtha |
Viceroy of Vidisha | |
Spouse | Dharini Iravati Malavika |
Issue | |
Dynasty | Shunga |
Father | Pushyamitra Shunga |
Mother | Devamala |
Agnimitra (Sanskrit: अग्निमित्रः) (r. 149 – 141 BCE) was the second Shunga Emperor who reigned over what is now northern and central India. He succeeded his father, the Emperor Pushyamitra in 149 BCE. The Vayu Purana and the Brahmanda Purana have assigned 8 years as the length of his reign.[1]