Rai Sahiras II

Rai Sahiras II was the second-last Buddhist ruler of the Rai Dynasty[1] during early the 7th century.[2] The Emperors of this dynasty were great patrons of Hinduism and Buddhism. This is consistent with the historical accounts from the times of Emperor Ashoka and Harsha because Indian monarchs never sponsored a state religion and usually patronized more than one faith.

Not to be confused with Siharas of Kannauj in the same period.

Sahiras was killed in a battle with the King of Nimroz and was succeeded by his son, the last Jat Buddhist ruler of Sindh, Raja Sahasi II.[1][3]

References
  1. Harsha and His Times: A Glimpse of Political History During the Seventh Century A.D. , Page 78 by Bireshwar Nath Srivastava (Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, 1976)
  2. The historical background of Pakistan and its people by Ahmed Abdulla (Tanzeem Publishers, 1973)
  3. Chach Nama - The queen falls in love with Chach who becomes the Ruler through her love. - The passing away of Sáhasi Rái from this world.- Chach son of Seláij ascends the throne.



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