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.[1] He 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, Tamil king from Chola Dynasty named Ellalan killing Asela and ruled Anuradhpura kingdom for 45 years.
| Asela | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 215 BC – 205 BC |
| Predecessor | Sena and Guttika |
| Successor | Ellalan |
| Died | 205 BC |
| House | Vijaya |
| Father | Mutasiva |
| Religion | Theravāda Buddhism |
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edit- ^ Senaveratna, John M. (1997). The Story of the Sinhalese from the Most Ancient Times Up to the End of "the Mahavansa" Or Great Dynasty: Vijaya to Maha Sena, B.C. 543 to A.D.302. Asian Educational Services. p. 86. ISBN 978-81-206-1271-6.
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