Sihahanu


King Sihahanu was an ancient monarch and paternal grandfather of Gautama Buddha. He was a ruler of Shakya people.

Family

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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