Mutasiva of Anuradhapura
| Mutasiva | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 367 BC – 307 BC |
| Predecessor | Pandukabhaya |
| Successor | Devanampiya Tissa |
| Issue |
Nine sons: Devanampiya Tissa Uttiya Mahasiva Asela |
| House | Vijaya |
| Father | Pandukabhaya |
Mutasiva was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura from 367 BC to 307 BC. He had nine sons, some of which were his successors such Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya, Mahasiva and Asela, as well as being the son of King Pandukabhaya.
The king ruled for sixty years which was an unbroken peaceful era of the country. He is the creator of Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura and it is the only historical record of his accomplishment.[1]
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- ↑ Blaze, L.E. (1933). "III". History of Ceylon (First ed.). Colombo: Asian Educational Services. p. 273. ISBN 81-206-1841-6.
| Mutasiva of Anuradhapura Born: ? ? Died: ? ? | ||
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| Preceded by Pandukabhaya |
King of Anuradhapura 367 BC–307 BC |
Succeeded by Devanampiya Tissa |
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