Vatuka of Anuradhapura

King of Anuradhapura
Vatuka
King of Anuradhapura
Reign47 BC
PredecessorSiva I
SuccessorDarubhatika Tissa
DynastyHouse of Vijaya

Vatuka was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC, who ruled in the year 47 BC. He succeeded Siva I as King of Anuradhapura. Vatuka was succeeded by Darubhatika Tissa after being poisoned by Anula after a period of one year and two months of ruling.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Obeyesekere, Donald (1999). Outlines of Ceylon History. Asian Educational Services. p. 48. ISBN 978-81-206-1363-8.

External links

  • Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
  • Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
Vatuka of Anuradhapura
House of Vijaya
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Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
47 BC
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