Sena and Guttika
Sena and Guttika were two Tamil horse traders thought to be from South India[1] who killed and usurped the throne of the reigning Anuradhapura king Suratissa. They reigned for 22 years from 237 BC to 215 BC. Suratiss's nephew Asela defeated them and retook the Sinhalese throne.
Sena and Guttika | |
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King of Anuradhapura | |
Reign | 237 BC – 215 BC |
Predecessor | Suratissa |
Successor | Asela |
See also
References
- Ring, Trudy; Salkin, Robert M.; Schellinger, Paul E.; Boda, Sharon La; Watson, Noelle; Hudson, Christopher; Hast, Adele (1994). International Dictionary of Historic Places: Asia and Oceania. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9781884964046.
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