Simhana | |
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Yadava-narayana, Paramabhattaraka, Parameshvara, Maharajadhiraja | |
King of Devagiri | |
Reign | 1200/1210-1246 |
Predecessor | Jaitugi I |
Successor | Krishna |
Born | c. 1186 |
Died | 1246 |
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Issue | |
Dynasty | Seuna (Yadava) |
Father | Jaitugi I |
Religion | Hinduism |
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.