Aggabodhi I

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Aggabodhi I
King of Anuradhapura
Reign564 – 598
PredecessorMaha Naga
SuccessorAggabodhi II
DynastyHouse of Moriya
ReligionTherevada Buddhism

Aggabodhi I was King of Anuradhapura in the 6th century, whose reign lasted from 564 to 598.[1][2] He succeeded his cousin Maha Naga as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his nephew Aggabodhi II.[3]

Works by the king

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King Aggabodhi had constructed various structures such as coconut field and a tank near the Ancient viharaya called Kurundi.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Silva, K. M. De; Silva, Kingsley M. De (2005). A History of Sri Lanka. Penguin Books India. ISBN 978-955-8095-92-8.
  2. ^ Guides, Rough (2018-11-01). The Rough Guide to Sri Lanka (Travel Guide eBook). Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN 978-1-78919-517-0.
  3. ^ Holt, John (2011-04-13). The Sri Lanka Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Duke University Press. ISBN 978-0-8223-4982-2.
  4. ^ Nicholas, C. W. (1963). Historical Topography of Ancient and Medieval Ceylon. Royal Asiatic Society (Ceylon Branch). pp. 32–33.
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Aggabodhi I
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Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
564–598 		Succeeded by


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