Mahallaka Naga
King of Anuradhapura from 135 to 141
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Mahallaka Naga was the King of Anuradhapura from the House of Lambakanna I. He ruled from 136 till 143 AD.[1] He was preceded by his son-in-law, Gajabahu I and succeeded by his son, Bhatika Tissa. During his succession to the throne, the king was very old, and thus he was popularly known as Mahallaka Naga or Mahalu Naga.
| Mahallaka Naga | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 136–143 AD |
| Predecessor | Gajabahu I |
| Successor | Bhatika Tissa |
| Issue | Bhatika Tissa Kanittha Tissa |
| Dynasty | Lambakanna dynasty |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |