Jettha Tissa I of Anuradhapura

Jettha Tissa I
King of Anuradhapura
Reign 267 - 277
Predecessor Gothabhaya
Successor Mahasena
Father Gothabhaya

Jettha Tissa I (267 – 277)[1] was the eldest son of Gothabhaya and brother of Mahasena. The live chronicle of Sri Lanka - Mahavamsa describes Jettha Tissa I as a cruel person and states that he, immediately after his father’s death, had all of his father’s court ministers killed and spiked their bodies around the pyre.[2]

Works

The king added more stories to the Lovamahapaya constructed by King Dutugamunu, turning it into a seven story building.[2] and renovated the stupa in Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya.

References

  1. "Chronological List of Rulers of Ancient Sri Lanka". Amazing Lanka. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  2. 1 2 "The Mahavamsa". The Mahavamsa.org. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
Jettha Tissa I of Anuradhapura
House of Lambakanna I
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Gothabhaya
King of Anuradhapura
267-277
Succeeded by
Mahasena


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