Buddhadasa of Anuradhapura

Buddhadasa was King of Anuradhapura in the 4th century. His reign lasted from 341 to 370.^[1] He succeeded his father Jettha Tissa II as King of Anuradhapura and was later succeeded by his son Upatissa I in 370. He pioneered in building many hospitals in the country. Sources describe Buddhadasa as a "Mind of Virtue and an Ocean of Gems."^[2] and he is known for his medical knowledge.^[3][4]

Buddhadasa
King of Anuradhapura
Reign	341 – 370
Predecessor	Jettha Tissa II
Successor	Upatissa I
Issue	Upatissa I Mahanama
Dynasty	House of Lambakanna I
Father	Jettha Tissa II

See also

• List of Sri Lankan monarchs
• History of Sri Lanka

References

1. Blaze, L. E. (1933). History of Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-1841-1.
2. Withington, Edward Theodore (1894). Medical History from the Earliest Times: A Popular History of the Healing Art. Scientific Press.
3. Wirz, Paul (1954). Exorcism and the Art of Healing in Ceylon. Brill Archive. p. 5.
4. The Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. Central Cultural Fund. 2004. p. 26. ISBN 978-92-3-102874-8.

External links

• Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
• Codrington's Short History of Ceylon

Buddhadasa of Anuradhapura House of Lambakanna I Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by Jettha Tissa II	King of Anuradhapura 341–370	Succeeded by Upatissa I