Asela of Anuradhapura
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| Asela | |
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| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 215 BC – 205 BC |
| Predecessor | Sena and Guttika |
| Successor | Elara |
| Died | 205 BC |
| House | Vijaya |
| Father | Mutasiva |
Asela was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura from 215 BC to 205 BC. Asela was the youngest of the many sons of Mutasiva and brother of previous monarchs Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya and Mahasiva. Asela fought Sena and Guttika in a battle to re-establish Vijaya rule in 215 BC, but in 205 BC the kingdom of Anuradhapura was again invaded by a Tamil, a Prince of the Chola dynasty named Ellalan killing Asela.
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Asela of Anuradhapura
Born: ? ? Died: ? 205 BC |
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| Preceded by | King of Anuradhapura 215 BC–205 BC |
Succeeded by Elara |
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