Overview
The Shaishunaga dynasty (IAST: Śaiśunāga, literally "of Shishunaga") was possibly the second ruling dynasty of Magadha. According to the Buddhist text Mahavamsa, this dynasty was the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, succeeding Nagadashaka of the Haryanka dynasty. The Hindu Puranas have given a different list with different chronology of the Shaishunaga dynasty kings, whereas Jain texts do not mention this dynasty.
Historical Periods
Magadha - Shaishunaga dynasty (-404–-351)
404 BCE – 351 BCE
Capital: RajgirArea: 797,305 km²
Magadha - Shaishunaga dynasty (-350–-338)
350 BCE – 338 BCE
Capital: RajgirArea: 797,305 km²
Magadha - Shaishunaga dynasty (-337–-334)
337 BCE – 334 BCE
Capital: RajgirArea: 797,305 km²