Moggallana II of Anuradhapura

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Moggallana II
King of Anuradhapura
Reign540 – 560
Predecessor Dathappabhuti
Successor Kittisiri Meghavanna
Issue Kittisiri Meghavanna
Dynasty House of Moriya

Moggallana II was King of Anuradhapura in the 6th century, whose reign lasted from 540 to 560. He succeeded his brother Dathappabhuti as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his son Kittisiri Meghavanna.

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