Bhatikabhaya Abhaya of Anuradhapura
Bhatikabhaya Abhaya was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC, whose reign lasted from 20 BC to 9 AD. He succeeded his father Kutakanna Tissa as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Mahadathika Mahanaga. His reign is notable for having long term peace and prosperity in the country. Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity, was born in Bethlehem during Batikhabaya's reign in Anuradhapura.
| Bhatikabhaya Abhaya | |
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| King of Anuradhapura | |
 An 8 feet high stone statue of Bhatikabhaya Abhaya facin the Ruwanwelisaya | |
| Reign | 20 BC – 9 AD |
| Predecessor | Kutakanna Tissa |
| Successor | Mahadathika Mahanaga |
| Dynasty | House of Vijaya |
| Father | Kutakanna Tissa |
| Religion | Theravāda Buddhism |
Relations with the Rome
It is mentioned in historical texts that King Bhathikabhaya imported beads from the Roman Empire for offering to the Ruwanwelisaya.
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Monarchs of the Sinhala Kingdom | ||
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| Pre Anuradhapura period House of Vijaya (543–377 BC) |
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| Anuradhapura period House of Vijaya (437–237 BC) (215–205 BC) (161–103 BC) (89–66 AD) Chola invaders (237–215 BC) (205–161 BC) The Five Dravidians (103–89 BC) House of Lambakanna I (66–436) The Six Dravidians (436–463) House of Moriya (463–691) House of Lambakanna II (691–1017) |
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| Anuradhapura from Rohana |
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| Polonnaruwa period House of Vijayabahu (1055–1187), (1197–1200) (1209–1210), (1211–1212) House of Kalinga (1187–1197), (1200–1209) Lokissara (1210–1211), Pandyan dynasty (1212–1215) Eastern Ganga dynasty (1215–1236) |
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| Transitional period House of Siri Sanga Bo (1220–1505) |
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| Kandyan period House of Dinajara (1591–1739) Nayaks of Kandy (1739–1815) |
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Italics indicate regent.
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