Sivali of Anuradhapura

Sivali was Queen of Anuradhapura in the 1st century, who reigned during the year 35 CE after the death of her brother Chulabhaya.^[1] When she enthroned she was an unmarried girl but had ability to keep that position steadily. But she was only able to rule Anuradhapura for four months until she was overthrown by king Amandagamini's nephew, Ilanaga.^[2]

Sivali
Queen of Anuradhapura
Reign	35
Predecessor	Chulabhaya
Successor	Interregnum Ilanaga
Dynasty	House of Vijaya
Father	Amandagamani Abhaya
Religion	Theravāda Buddhism

See also

• List of Sri Lankan monarchs
• History of Sri Lanka

References

1. Codrington, H. W. (1995). Short History of Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-0946-4.
2. Iriyagolle, Indrani (1989). "The unique position of Sinhala women: A historical perspective". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka. 34: 78–101. JSTOR 23731114.

External links

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

Sivali of Anuradhapura House of Vijaya Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by Chulabhaya	Queen of Anuradhapura 35	Succeeded by Interregnum Ilanaga