Abhaya of Tambapanni
King of Upatissa Nuwara (Sri Lanka) from 474 to 454 BC
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Abhaya (Sinhala:අභය) was king of Upatissa Nuwara (modern-day Sri Lanka) from 474 BC to 454 BC.[1][2] He succeeded his father Panduvasdeva after being chosen by his siblings as the oldest among them to be the next monarch of Upatissa Nuwara. He was succeeded by his brother, Tissa.
| Abhaya | |
|---|---|
| King of Upatissa Nuwara | |
| Reign | 474 BC – 454 BC |
| Predecessor | Panduvasdeva |
| Successor | Tissa |
| House | Vijaya |
| Father | Panduvasdeva |
| Mother | Queen Princess Buddhakachchana |
Later, he was named to the post of `Nagaraguttika’ (Guardian of the City) and the government for the night-time was handed over to him by his nephew Pandukabhaya.[3]
