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