Biography:Mahesha Thakura
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Short description: Astronomer King of Mithila
Short description: Maharaja
| 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 | Madhubani district |
| 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. 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 Mangala which is presently in Madhya Pradesh.[citation needed]
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