Caṇḍeśvara Ṭhakkura

Caṇḍeśvara Thakkura was a Maithili-language political theorist and warrior during the 14th century. He served as minister for peace and war and chief judge in the court of Harisimhadeva who was the last King of the Karnat dynasty of Mithila. This dynasty ruled parts of Southern Nepal and modern-day north Bihar in India. His family had their origins in the village of Bisfi in modern day Madhubani district, Bihar.

Caṇḍeśvara Ṭhakkura
Born13th century
Tirhut / Mithila
Died1315
Lalitpur, Nepal
Occupation(s)Minister of peace and war
TitlePraśnacandesvara
ParentVirešvara
RelativesJayadatta (cousin)
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