Mahasiva (Sinhala:මහාසිව) was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura from 257 BC to 247 BC according to historical records.[1] Mahasiva was one of the many sons of Mutasiva and also brother of monarchs Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya and Asela.
| Mahasiva | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 257 BC – 247 BC |
| Predecessor | Uttiya |
| Successor | Suratissa |
| Died | 247 BC |
| House | Vijaya |
| Father | Mutasiva |
| Religion | Buddhism |
Not much is known about him or his reign. He was noted to have given favor towards the monk Bhaddasala, building a temple in honor of him in the city of Anuradhapura.[2]
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edit- ↑ 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. 83. ISBN 978-81-206-1271-6.
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