| Aanandadeva | |
|---|---|
| King ofNepal | |
| Reign | 19 January 1147–1167 |
| Predecessor | Narendradeva |
| Successor | Rudradeva II |
| Born | 11 May 1099 |
| Died | 1167 |
| Dynasty | Thakuri |
| Father | Simhadeva |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Aanandadeva (Nepali:आनन्ददेव) was a son ofSimhadeva and aThakuri king ofNepal who reigned fromc. 1147–1167.[1][2][3][4]
Aanandadeva was the second son of Simhadeva (r. 1098–1126). Instead of Mahindradeva, the eldest son of Simhadeva, Indradeva from another Thakuri lineage had ousted and succeeded Simhadeva. SinceNarendradeva, Aanandadeva's predecessor and Indradeva's brother, had no legitimateheirs, the lineage of Simhadeva was revived by Aanandadeva.[5][6]
Even before Aanandadeva became the king, he held an influential position in the palace and thus his ascension, that replaced Indradeva's dynasty, did not meet any restrain.[7] However, during the initial period of his reign, he had troubles suppressing thefeudal lords who were declaring themselves independent from the monarchy.[8][9]
Aanandadeva was regarded highly by his subjects and he had a generally peaceful reign. He had no any legitimate heirs, and was succeeded by his younger brotherRudradeva II after his death in 1167. His death followed a period of political instability and rapidly changing successions that became a catalyst for the eventual downfall ofThakuri dynasty, and the rise of theMallas inc. 1200.[10][11]
| Preceded by | King ofNepal 19 January 1147–1167 | Succeeded by |