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Gothabhaya of Anuradhapura

Sri Lankan king of Anuradhapura from 254 to 267 · Historical Figures · Died 262

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Gothabhaya, also known as Meghavannabhaya, Gothakabhaya and Goluaba, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom of Sri Lanka whose reign lasted from 249 to 262 AD. During his reign, Gothabhaya renovated several temples and monasteries and also built a new temple.

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Child: Jettha Tissa I of Anuradhapura

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Gothabhaya, also known as Meghavannabhaya, Gothakabhaya and Goluaba, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom of Sri Lanka whose reign lasted from 249 to 262 AD. During his reign, Gothabhaya renovated several temples and monasteries and also built a new temple. He is the last of three princes who seized the throne from King Vijaya Kumara and ruled the country. He is known for banishing 60 Buddhist monks who followed teaching contradictory to Theravada, and also for rebelling against his friend Samghabodhi to seize the throne himself.

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Died 262

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