title: Sihahanu
text: # Sihahanu
  
  King Sihahanu (Skt:Sīṃhahanu) was an ancient monarch and paternal grandfather of Gautama Buddha. He was one of the ruler of Shakya Clan.
  
  ## Family
  
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  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:
  
  * King Śuddhodana
  * Dhotodana
  * Sakkodana
  * Sukkadana
  * Amitodana
  * Amitā
  * Pamitā
  
  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.
  
  