Sirimeghavanna of Anuradhapura
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Sirimeghavanna, also known as Kirthi Sri Meghavarnabhaya and Kithsiri Mevan was King of Anuradhapura in the 4th century. According to the traditional chronology, he ruled during 304–332 CE; the modified chronology adopted by modern scholars such as Wilhelm Geiger assigns his reign to 352–379 CE.[1]
Kirthi Sirimeghavanna | |
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King of Anuradhapura | |
Reign | 4th century |
Predecessor | Mahasena |
Successor | Jettha Tissa II |
Dynasty | House of Lambakanna I |
Father | Mahasena |
Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
He succeeded his father Mahasena as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Jettha Tissa II.[2]
After the death of King Mahasen, his son Siri Meghavanna came to power. He gathered Mahavihara bhikkus and asked them how he could rectify the damage caused by his father. Mahavihara bhikkus stated that Mahavihara and magnificent Lowa Maha Paaya were destroyed during his father's time. King Siri Meghavanna restored Mahavihara and Lowa Maha Paaya. He made a statue of Mahinda Thera and placed it in Mihintale. Thonigala Rock Inscriptions (303AD-331AD) were also done during his reign.