Yassalalaka Tissa

Yassalalaka Tissa
King of Anuradhapura
Reign52 – 60
PredecessorChandamukha
SuccessorSubharaja
DynastyHouse of Vijaya
FatherIlanaga
ReligionTheravāda Buddhism

Yassalalaka Tissa was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century, whose reign lasted from 52 to 60. He succeeded his brother Chandmukha and was succeeded by Subharaja. Yassalalaka, who came to the throne after assassinating his brother, is described in history as a playful as well as a vicious ruler, totally unfit for kingship.

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