Tissa of Upatissa Nuwara

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Tissa
King of Upatissa Nuwara
Reign 454 BC – 437 BC
Predecessor Abhaya
Successor Pandukabhaya
House Vijaya
Father Panduvasdeva

Tissa was king of Upatissa Nuwara (modern-day Sri Lanka) from 454 BC to 437 BC. He succeeded his older brother Abhaya after his deposition. Abhaya was appointed the regent by his eight younger brothers but would only be consecrated king after he had finally defeated his nephew Pandukabhaya. However, he was deposed by Pandukabhaya.

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Tissa of Upatissa Nuwara
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Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Upathissa Nuwara
454 BC – 437 BC
Succeeded by
Pandukabhaya

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