Kutakanna Tissa
King of Anuradhapura from 42 to 20 BC
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Kutakanna Tissa, also known as Makalan Tissa, was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC, whose reign lasted from 44 BC to 20 BC. Known as the brother of king Kudatissa, Kutakanna Tissa re-established political stability and peace of the Anuradhapura kingdom by deposing queen Anula, an usurper to the Sinhalese throne. He was succeeded by his son Bhatikabhaya Abhaya.[1]
| Kutakanna Tissa | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 44 BC – 20 BC |
| Predecessor | Anula |
| Successor | Bhatikabhaya Abhaya |
| Died | 22 BC |
| Issue | Bhatikabhaya Abhaya Mahadathika Mahanaga |
| Dynasty | House of Vijaya |
| Father | Mahakuli Mahatissa |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
