Asela of Anuradhapura

Summary

Asela was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura from 215 BC to 205 BC.[1] He was the youngest of the many sons of Mutasiva and brother of previous monarchs Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya and Mahasiva. Asela fought Sena and Guttika in a battle to re-establish Vijaya rule in 215 BC, but in 205 BC the kingdom of Anuradhapura was again invaded by a Tamil, Tamil trader from South India named Ellalan killing Asela.

Asela
King of Anuradhapura
Reign215 BC – 205 BC
PredecessorSena and Guttika
SuccessorEllalan
Died205 BC
HouseVijaya
FatherMutasiva
ReligionTheravāda Buddhism

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References edit

  1. ^ Senaveratna, John M. (1997). The Story of the Sinhalese from the Most Ancient Times Up to the End of "the Mahavansa" Or Great Dynasty: Vijaya to Maha Sena, B.C. 543 to A.D.302. Asian Educational Services. p. 86. ISBN 978-81-206-1271-6.

External links edit

  • Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
  • Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
Asela of Anuradhapura
Born: ? ? Died: ? 205 BC
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
215 BC–205 BC
Succeeded by