| Mahakuli Mahatissa | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 76 BC – 62 BC |
| Predecessor | Valagamba |
| Successor | Chora Naga |
| Issue | Kuda Tissa Kutakanna Tissa |
| Dynasty | House of Vijaya |
| Father | Khallata Naga |
| Religion | Theravāda Buddhism |
Mahakuli Mahatissa, also known as Maha Cula Maha Tissa, was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC. He ruled from 76 BC to 62 BC, succeeding his uncle, Valagamba, as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his cousin Chora Naga.[1]
He was not biologically related to Valagamba, and was instead adopted.[2]
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