Voharika Tissa, also known as Vira Tissa, or Tissa the Lawgiver was a ruler of Anuradhapura in the 3rd century, whose reign lasted from 215 to 237.[1] He succeeded his father Siri Naga I as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Abhaya Naga.
| Voharika Tissa | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 215 – 237 |
| Predecessor | Siri Naga I |
| Successor | Abhaya Naga |
| Issue | Siri Naga II |
| Dynasty | House of Lambakanna I |
| Father | Siri Naga I |
He made a number of political reforms during his reign and is regarded as a ruler who established and promoted non-violence in the Anuradhapura kingdom. Voharika Tissa also made several attempts to suppress the spreading of the Vaitulya doctrine, a form of Mahayana Buddhism, which arrived at Sri Lanka during his time and spread among the bhikkus of Abhayagiri Vihara.
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edit- ^ Blaze, L. E. (2004). History of Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. p. 259. ISBN 978-81-206-1841-1.
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