Prince Tissa

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. Tissa 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.

Tissa
King of Upatissa Nuwara
Reign454 BC – 437 BC
PredecessorAbhaya
SuccessorPandukabhaya
HouseVijaya
FatherPanduvasdeva

See also

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


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