Mutasiva of Anuradhapura
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Mutasiva | |
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King of Anuradhapura | |
Reign | 367 BC – 307 BC |
Predecessor | Pandukabhaya |
Successor | Devanampiya Tissa |
Issue | Nine sons: Prince Abhaya King Devanampiya Tissa King Uttiya King Mahasiva King Asela King Mahanaga Prince Mattabhaya Prince Asoka Prince Uddhachulabhaya Two daughters |
House | Vijaya |
Dynasty | Shakya |
Father | Pandukabhaya |
Mother | Swarnapali |
Mutasiva was ruler of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura. He ruled from 367 BC to 307 BC. He had nine sons, some of whom were his successors such Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya, Mahasiva and Asela. Mutasiva was the son of King Pandukabhaya.
The king ruled for sixty years which was an unbroken peaceful era of the country. He was the creator of Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura which is the only historical record of his accomplishments.[1]
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[edit]- ^ Blaze, L.E. (1933). "III". History of Ceylon (First ed.). Colombo: Asian Educational Services. p. 273. ISBN 81-206-1841-6.