Tissa was king of Upatissa Nuwara (modern-day Sri Lanka) from 454 BC to 437 BC.[1] He succeeded his older brother Abhaya after his deposition. Tissa was appointed the regent by his eight younger brothers but would only be consecrated king after he had finally defeated his nephew Pandukabhaya. However, he was deposed by Pandukabhaya.
| Tissa | |
|---|---|
| King of Upatissa Nuwara | |
| Reign | 454 BC – 437 BC |
| Predecessor | Abhaya |
| Successor | Pandukabhaya |
| House | Vijaya |
| Father | Panduvasdeva |
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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. 35. ISBN 978-81-206-1271-6.
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