Siri Naga I

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Siri Naga I (196 - 215) was King of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, in the 2nd century, whose reign lasted from 196 to 215. He succeeded his brother-in-law Kuncha Naga as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his son Voharika Tissa.

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History

In Mahavansa

Siri - Mahavansa/Chapter 36 tells....But the brother of Kuncha Naga's consort, the commander of troops, Siri Naga I, became a rebel against the king, and when he was equipped with troops and horses he moved on to the capital and when he, in battle with the king's army, had put king Kuncha Naga to flight, victorious he reigned over Lanka nineteen years in splendid Anuradhapura. After the death of Siri Naga I his son Voharika Tissa reigned twenty two years, with knowledge of (the) law and (the) tradition.

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