Sena and Guttika

Sena and Guttika
King of Anuradhapura
Reign 237 BC – 215 BC
Predecessor Suratissa
Successor Asela

Sena and Guttika were two Tamil chiefs from South India who invaded the kingdom of Anuradhapura and killed King Suratissa. They reigned from 237 BC to 215 BC. They were originally two traders who came to Sri Lanka to sell horses; however, they killed Surathissa, the king of Anuradhapura, and ruled the kingdom for 22 years. King Asela defeated them and re-established the kingdom as a Sinhalese monarchy.

See also

Sena and Guttika
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Regnal titles
Preceded by
Suratissa
King of Anuradhapura
237 BC – 215 BC
Succeeded by
Asela


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