Maha-Shivagupta Balarjuna alias Shivagupta was the greatest and most powerful king of the Panduvamshi dynasty of Dakshina Kosala.
[4][1] Xuanzang, the Chinese monk, traveller, and pilgrim, would have probably visited Dakshina Kosala during the reign of Mahashivagupta Balarjuna.
He describes its very dense population, men were tall, black complexioned, brave and impetuous.
The king, whose name he did not supply, was of kshatriya race but also honors the law of Buddha and his virtue and love were far renowned.
He also mentions a stupa built by the Maurya king Ashoka, where Buddha also showed his miracles.
[1] Here is what Xuanzang describes Dakshina Kosala: The capital is about 40 li round; the soil is rich and fertile, and yields abundant crops.
The king is of the Kshattriya race; he greatly honours the law of Buddha, and his virtue and love are far renowned.
[5] He granted a village to a Buddhist monastery at the request of his maternal uncle Bhaskaravarman (a brother of Vasata).