Susima

"Suseema" redirects here. For the 2011 Sri Lankan film, see Suseema (film).

Susima
Crown Prince of Magadha
PredecessorBindusara
SuccessorAshoka
Bornc. 305 BC
Diedc. 270 BC
HouseMaurya
FatherBindusara

Susima (also Sushima) was the crown prince of the Maurya Empire of ancient India and the eldest son and heir-apparent of the second Mauryan emperor Bindusara. He was next in line for his father's throne, but was defeated in a succession conflict by his younger half-brother, Ashoka, who eventually succeeded Bindusara as the third Mauryan emperor.

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