| Shishunaga | |
|---|---|
| King of Magadha | |
| Reign | c. 413 – c. 395 BCE |
| Predecessor | Nāgadāsaka (of Haryanka dynasty) |
| Successor | Kalashoka (Kakavarna) |
| Issue | Kalashoka |
| Dynasty | Shishunaga |
Shishunaga (IAST: Śiśunāga, or Shusunaga) (c. 413 – 395 BCE) was the founder of the Shishunaga dynasty of the Magadha Empire in the present day northern India. Initially, he was an amatya (official) of the Magadha empire under the Haryanka dynasty. He was placed on the throne by the people who revolted against the Haryanka dynasty rule. According to the Puranas, he placed his son at Varanasi and himself ruled from Girivraja (Rajagriha). He was succeeded by his son Kalashoka (Kakavarna).