Gothabhaya of Anuradhapura
Sri Lankan king of Anuradhapura from 254 to 267 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 254 to 267. 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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Gothabhaya | |
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King of Anuradhapura | |
Reign | 254 – 267 |
Predecessor | Siri Sangha Bodhi I |
Successor | Jettha Tissa I |
Died | 267 |
Issue | Jettha Tissa I Mahasena |
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