Uttiya

Uttiya (Sinhala: උත්තිය, [uθθijə]) was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura from 267 BC to 257 BC. As Devanampiya Tissa had no son, his brother Uttiya succeeded to the throne.

Uttiya උත්තිය
King of Anuradhapura Maharaja (note 1) [1] Devanapiya[1]
Reign	267 BC – 257 BC
Predecessor	Devanampiya Tissa
Successor	Mahasiva
Spouse	Sumanadevī [1] Anurādhī (note 2) [2]
Issue	Uttara Devi, Queen Consort of Kelaniya Tissā [3]
House	Vijaya
Father	Mutasiva
Mother	Unknown
Religion	Theravāda Buddhism

The death of Arahat Mahinda, who had brought Theravāda Buddhism to Sri Lanka occurred in king Uttiya's reign period. The king held a grand funeral, and built a chetiya where Arahat Mahinda was cremated. Theri Sangamitta also died during the reign of King Uttiya, the funeral was held in a similar grand manner and a stupa was also built on the spot where Sangamitta was cremated.^[4]

See also

• List of Sri Lankan monarchs

Notes

1.^ Sinhala: මහරජ, lit. 'Great King', [maharadʒə]; Should not be confused with the Hindu and Sikh princely title "Maharaja".

2.^ see, King Devanampiya Tissa (306 BC – 266 BC) www.mahavamsa.org

References

1. "Inscription No. 46 at Mihintale". www.inscriptions.lk.
2. "Inscription No. 338 at Periya-Puliyankulma". www.inscriptions.lk.
3. "Inscription No. 34 at Mihintale". www.inscriptions.lk.
4. Mahavamsa XX.42

External links

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

Uttiya Vijaya Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by Devanampiya Tissa	King of Anuradhapura 267 BC–257 BC	Succeeded by Mahasiva