Predecessor | Successor | |
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King Pandukabhaya [437-367 BCE] | King Mutasiva [367-307 BCE] | Devanampiyatissa [250-210 BCE] |
About King Mutasiva
According to Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa, Mutasiva was the son of King Pandukabhaya and Queen Swarnapali. However the later ola leaf manuscript of Rajavaliya mentions that Pandukabhaya‘s son as Ganatissa who ruled for 40 years and Mutasiva as the son of Ganatissa.
King Mitasiva had 12 children out of which 10 were sons. The names of the sons were Abhaya, Tissa, Naga, Utti, Mattabhaya, Mitta, Siva, Asela, Tissa, and Kira. The daughters were Anul and Sivala.
Works of King Mutasiva
- Mahameghawana Garden – The Mahameghawana Garden, also known as Mahamevuna Park, was created by King Mutasiva in Anuradhapura. The king planted numerous flowering and fruit-bearing trees, transforming it into a lush garden space intended for leisure and relaxation. According to legend, when the site was designated, a remarkable event occurred: a large cloud appeared, followed by an unexpected downpour, despite it being outside the typical rainy season. This phenomenon inspired the garden’s name, “Mahameghawana,” which translates to “Great Cloud Garden,” signifying the auspicious nature of its creation. This park later became a significant cultural and spiritual site, later housing the Sacred Bodhi Tree brought to Sri Lanka during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa, adding to its historical importance.
References
- Gunasekara, B. (1900). The Rajavaliya or a Historical Narrative of Sinhalese Kings Vijaya to Vimala Dharma Suriya II. George J. A. Skeen.
- Oldenberg, H. (2001). The Dipavamsa : An Ancient Buddhist Historical Record. Asian Educational Services. (Original work published 1879)
- Mahanama, Geiger, W., & Bode, M. H. (1912). The Mahavamsa or the Great Chronicle of Ceylon. Translated into English by Wilhelm Geiger. For the Pali Text Society by Henry Frowde.
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