Thulatthana of Anuradhapura

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Thulatthana
King of Anuradhapura
Reign119 BC
Predecessor Saddha Tissa
Successor Lanja Tissa
Dynasty House of Vijaya
Father Saddha Tissa
Religion Theravāda Buddhism

Thulatthana was an early monarch of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura that ruled in the year 119 BC. Thulatthana was the son of Saddha Tissa and the brother of Lanja Tissa, Khallata Naga and Valagamba.

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Thulatthana of Anuradhapura
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Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
119 BC
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