Vijaya Kumara of Anuradhapura

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Vijaya Kumara
King of Anuradhapura
Reign247 – 248
Predecessor Siri Naga II
Successor Sangha Tissa I
Dynasty House of Lambakanna I
Father Siri Naga II

Vijaya Kumara was King of Anuradhapura in the 3rd century, whose reign lasted from 247 to 248. He succeeded his father Siri Naga II as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by Sangha Tissa I.

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    Vijaya Kumara of Anuradhapura
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