Simhana

Simhana
Yadava-narayana, Paramabhattaraka, Parameshvara, Maharajadhiraja
King of Devagiri
Reign1200/1210-1246
PredecessorJaitugi I
SuccessorKrishna
Bornc. 1186
Died1246
Spouse
  • Jehadevi
  • Kavaladevi
Issue
DynastySeuna (Yadava)
FatherJaitugi I
ReligionHinduism

Simhana (IAST: Siṃhaṇa, also transliterated as Singhana; r. c. 1210-1246 was the most powerful ruler of the Seuna (Yadava) dynasty of Deccan region in India. He expanded his kingdom southwards at the expense of the Hoysalas, and fought the Chaulukyas and the Vaghelas for the control of the Lata region in the north. He also defeated the Paramaras of Malwa, the Shilaharas of Kolhapur and the Rattas of Belgaum. His generals subjugated several insubordinate feudatory chiefs, and the Yadava territory reached its greatest extent during his reign.


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