Buddhadasa of Anuradhapura
| Buddhadasa | |
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| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 341 – 370 |
| Predecessor | Jettha Tissa II |
| Successor | Upatissa I |
| Issue | Upatissa I Mahanama |
| Dynasty | House of Lambakanna I |
| Father | Jettha Tissa II |
Buddhadasa was King of Anuradhapura in the 4th century, whose reign lasted from 341 to 370. He succeeded his father Jettha Tissa II as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his son Upatissa I. He pioneered in building many hospitals in the country. Mahavamsa describes Buddhadasa as a "Mind of Virtue and an Ocean of Gems." and he is known for his medical knowledge.
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Monarchs of the Sinhala Kingdom | ||
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| Pre-Anuradhapura period House of Vijaya (543–237 BCE) |
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| Anuradhapura period House of Vijaya (543–237 BCE) Chola dynasty (237–215 BCE) House of Vijaya (215–205 BCE) Chola dynasty (205–161 BCE) House of Vijaya (161–103 BCE) The Five Dravidians (103–89 BCE) House of Vijaya (89 BCE–66 CE) House of Lambakanna I (66–436) The Six Dravidians (436–463) House of Moriya (463–691) House of Lambakanna II (691–1017) |
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| Anuradhapura from Rohana |
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| Polonnaruwa period House of Vijayabahu (1055–1187) House of Kalinga (1187–1197) House of Vijayabahu (1197–1200) House of Kalinga (1200–1209) House of Vijayabahu (1209–1210) Lokissara (1210–1211) House of Vijayabahu (1211–1212) Pandyan dynasty (1212–1215) Eastern Ganga dynasty (1215–1236) |
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| Transitional period House of Siri Sanga Bo (1220–1505) |
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| Kandyan period House of Dinajara (1591–1739) Nayaks of Kandy (1739–1815) |
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