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'''Amandagamani Abhaya''', also referred as '''Adagamunu''', was King of [[Kingdom of Anuradhapura|Anuradhapura]] in the 1st century, whose reign lasted from 21 A.D to 30 A.D. He succeeded his father [[Mahadathika Mahanaga of Anuradhapura|Mahadathika Mahanaga]] as [[King of Anuradhapura]] and was succeeded by his brother [[Kanirajanu Tissa of Anuradhapura|Kanirajanu Tissa]]. According to historical texts, Amandagamini was a great patron of [[Buddhism]] and he frequently used to offer baskets of sweet fruits to the [[Sangha]].
'''Amandagamani Abhaya''', also referred as '''Aḍagamunu''', was King of [[Kingdom of Anuradhapura|Anuradhapura]] in the [[1st century]], whose reign lasted from 21 A.D to 30 A.D.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Codrington |first=H. W. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tqpdlaPiOyEC&q=Amandagamani+Abhaya+21+AD |title=Short History of Ceylon |date=1995 |publisher=Asian Educational Services |isbn=978-81-206-0946-4 |language=en}}</ref> He succeeded his father [[Mahadathika Mahanaga of Anuradhapura|Mahadathika Mahanaga]] as [[King of Anuradhapura]] and was succeeded by his brother [[Kanirajanu Tissa of Anuradhapura|Kanirajanu Tissa]]. He is recorded in historical chronicles as a great patron of [[Buddhism]].

Enacting of the state law known as 'Maghatha' can be termed as a noble deed done by him. It banned all animal slaughter in the country. It is said that Amandagamini built a temple known as '[[Ridi Viharaya]]' near the [[Kurunegala]] area and renovated many other temples.

Amandagamini used to offer baskets of sweet fruits to the [[Sangha]]. Therefore, historical chronicles state that the word 'Āmanḍa' was also added to his original name, 'Gamini Abhaya' during his reign.


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 03:50, 21 August 2024

Amandagamani Abhaya
King of Anuradhapura
Reign21 – 30
PredecessorMahadathika Mahanaga
SuccessorKanirajanu Tissa
IssueChulabhaya
Sivali
DynastyHouse of Vijaya
FatherMahadathika Mahanaga
ReligionTheravāda Buddhism

Amandagamani Abhaya, also referred as Aḍagamunu, was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century, whose reign lasted from 21 A.D to 30 A.D.[1] He succeeded his father Mahadathika Mahanaga as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Kanirajanu Tissa. He is recorded in historical chronicles as a great patron of Buddhism.

Enacting of the state law known as 'Maghatha' can be termed as a noble deed done by him. It banned all animal slaughter in the country. It is said that Amandagamini built a temple known as 'Ridi Viharaya' near the Kurunegala area and renovated many other temples.

Amandagamini used to offer baskets of sweet fruits to the Sangha. Therefore, historical chronicles state that the word 'Āmanḍa' was also added to his original name, 'Gamini Abhaya' during his reign.

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References

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  1. ^ Codrington, H. W. (1995). Short History of Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 978-81-206-0946-4.
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Amandagamani Abhaya
Born: ? ? Died: 30
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Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
21–30 		Succeeded by


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