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Sivali
Queen of Anuradhapura
Reign35
Predecessor Chulabhaya
Successor Interregnum
Ilanaga
Dynasty House of Vijaya
Father Amandagamani Abhaya
Religion Theravāda Buddhism

Sivali was Queen of Anuradhapura in the 1st century, who reigned during the year 35 CE after the death of her brother Chulabhaya. [1] When she enthroned she was an unmarried girl but had ability to keep that position steadily. But she was only able to rule Anuradhapura for four months until she was overthrown by king Amandagamini's nephew, Ilanaga. [2]

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References

  1. ^ Codrington, H. W. (1995). Short History of Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. ISBN  978-81-206-0946-4.
  2. ^ Iriyagolle, Indrani (1989). "The unique position of Sinhala women: A historical perspective". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka. 34: 78–101. JSTOR  23731114.

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Sivali of Anuradhapura
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Regnal titles
Preceded by Queen of Anuradhapura
35
Succeeded by