Siva I was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC, who ruled in the year 47 BC. He succeeded Kuda Tissa as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by Vatuka.
| Siva I | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 47 BC – 47 BC |
| Predecessor | Kuda Tissa |
| Successor | Vatuka |
| Dynasty | House of Vijaya |
Claim to the throne
editThe Mahavamsa states that queen Anula, Kudatissa's queen consort, fell in love with Siva, who was then a royal palace guard, and poisoned Kuda Tissa to let Siva claim the throne of Anuradhapura. Siva himself was later poisoned by Anula after she grew tired of him after a reign of one year and two months.[1][2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Emerson)), James EMERSON (afterwards TENNENT (Sir James (1860). Ceylon; an account of the Island, physical, historical, and topographical, with notices of its natural history, antiquities, and productions. p. 376.
- ^ Obeyesekere, Donald (1999). Outlines of Ceylon History. Asian Educational Services. p. 48. ISBN 978-81-206-1363-8.
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