Mahesha Thakura | |||||
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Maharaja | |||||
Reign | 1527 AD - 1558 AD | ||||
Successor | Gopala Thakura | ||||
Successor | Hemangada Thakura | ||||
Successor | Parmananda Thakura | ||||
Died | 1558 AD | ||||
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House | Khandwala Dynasty | ||||
Dynasty | Khandwala Dynasty | ||||
Father | Chandrapati Thakura | ||||
Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Occupation | Astronomer and Philosopher |
Mahesha Thakura | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Ancient Mithila University |
Known for | Atīcārādinirṇayaḥ |
Awards | Mahamahopadhyay |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy, Indian philosophy |
Notable students | Raghunandan Dasa |
Mahesha Thakura was the ruler of Mithila in the 16th century. He made his capital in the northwest of Sarisab-Pahi and Rajgram. He was also wrote some treatises and commentaries on astronomy and Indian philosophy. He was gifted the Kingdom of Mithila for his scholarly wisdom by the Mughal emperor. He established the Khandwala dynasty in Mithila, later known as Raj Darbhanga, in 1527.[1][page needed]
Early life
Mahesha Thakura was the middle son of Rajpandita Chandrapati Thakura. His mother name was Dhira.[2] Chandrapati Thakura was Rajpandita (Royal Priest) in Akbar empire. He belonged to Shandilya Gotra in Maithil Brahmin. His mool was Kharaure Bhaur. Chandrapati Thakura was living in Garh Mandla which is presently in Madhya Pradesh.[3]
Life at Garha Mandla
Mahesha Thakura was a priest at the court of Dalapatishah in Garha Mandla. He was a priest even during the time of Rani Durgavati. Since he was the scholar of philosophy as well as Karmakanda, he used to narrate the Puranas to the queen Rani Durgavati every day. It is said that during the period of Rani Durgavati, Mahesha Thakura left Garha Mandla and went to Mithila for the establishment of Kingdom in the region. This Kingdom was later called as Darbhanga Raj.[3]
References
- ^ "Maheśa Ṭhakkura King of Mithila active 16th century". OCLC WorldCat Identities. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Mishra, Suresh (2008-01-01). Gadha Ka Gond Rajya (in Hindi). Rajkamal Prakashan. p. 71. ISBN 978-81-267-1549-7.
- ^ a b Mishra, Suresh (2008-01-01). Gadha Ka Gond Rajya (in Hindi). Rajkamal Prakashan. pp. 71–72. ISBN 978-81-267-1549-7.