Sihahanu
| Sihahanu | |
|---|---|
| King of Shakya Kingdom | |
| Successor | Śuddhodana |
| Consort | Kaccanā of Devadaha, present-day Nepal |
| Issue |
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| Dynasty | Shakya |
| Father | King Jayasena |
| Religion | Historical Vedic religion |
King Sihahanu was an ancient monarch and paternal grandfather of Gautama Buddha. He was a ruler of Shakya people.
Sihahanu was a son of King Jayasena and brother of Princess Yasodhara.
He married Kaccanā of Devadaha, daughter of Devadahasakka.
Kaccanā and Sihahanu had these children:
As a young prince Śuddhodana excelled in warfare and swordsmanship. After a victorious battle Sihahanu offered him a boon. He requested permission to marry two beautiful sisters, Maya and Mahāpajābatī Gotamī.
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