Chandamukha Siva (a.k.a. Sandamuhunu) was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century, whose reign lasted from 43 to 52 AD.[1] He succeeded his father Ilanaga as King of Anuradhapura.
| Chandamukha | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 44 – 52 AD |
| Predecessor | Ilanaga |
| Successor | Yassalalaka |
| Died | 52 AD |
| Spouse | Princess Damila Devi |
| Dynasty | House of Vijaya |
| Father | Ilanaga |
| Religion | Theravāda Buddhism |
During his period he built a tank near to the village called Manikaragama and gave it to a temple called Issaramanna and his consort Damilidevi was allotted her own revenue from that village to give this temple.
Chandamukha was assassinated by his brother Yasalalaka Tissa at a water festival at Tissa Lake, who succeeded him afterwards.[2]
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edit- ↑ "Glory Of The Royal Cities - Sunil De Costa: 9789555033213 - AbeBooks". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
- ↑ Chapter XXXV. (2022). Retrieved 19 May 2022, from http://lakdiva.org/mahavamsa/chap035.html
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