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Sena II of Anuradhapura

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Reign
  
866 - 901

Dynasty
  
House of Lambakanna II

Religion
  
Buddhism

Successor
  
Udaya I of Anuradhapura

Grandchild
  
Kassapa V of Anuradhapura

Issue
  
Kassapa IV

Father
  
Kassapa

Parents
  
Kassapa

Predecessor
  
Sena I of Anuradhapura

Royal line
  
House of Lambakanna II

Children
  
Kassapa IV of Anuradhapura

Great grandchildren
  
Sena IV of Anuradhapura, Dappula IV of Anuradhapura, Dappula V of Anuradhapura

Sena II was King of Anuradhapura in the 9th century, whose reign lasted from 866 to 901. He succeeded his uncle Sena I as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Udaya I.

The lost treasures during Sena I's reign to Pandyan invaders were restored by King Sena II. He readied a large army for retribution from Pandyans (Tamils) when a disappointed prince from Pandyan dynasty sought his help.

Sena II sent a large force under his Commander to besiege Madura, capture it and install the Pandyan prince on the throne. Madura was duly besieged, stormed and captured with the reigning Pandyan king killed. The Commander recovered all the treasures lost from Sri Lanka and returned to a hero's welcome.

The Army had brought a heresy from India called 'Neelapata Darshanaya'. However, this did not take root.

King Sena II secured the country against another Tamil invasion. He restored and built new tanks, revived Buddhist festivals and repaired Temples and made liberal offerings to them.

References

Sena II of Anuradhapura Wikipedia


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