Nanyadeva
| Nanyadeva | |
|---|---|
| Mithileśwara Maha Samantādhipati Raja Narāyaṇa | |
Depiction of a horseman on a 12th century land grant inscription by Nanyadeva | |
| King of Mithila | |
| Reign | 10 July 1097–1147 CE |
| Predecessor | Established |
| Successor | Gangadeva |
| House | Karnata dynasty |
Nanyadeva (IAST: Nānyadev) was the founder of the Karnat dynasty of Mithila. He established his capital in Simraungadh and ruled the greater Mithila region for 50 years. He is known for his patronage of scholars. He began to rule Mithila from the citadel of Simraungadh, situated on the modern India-Nepal border, in 1097 CE. Various inscriptions and land grants belonging to Nanyadeva have been found within the region to testify to his reign.
In his writings, Nanyadeva referred to himself as Mithileśwara which translates to ruler of Mithila.