About Asela of Anuradhapura
Lived 250 BC – 205 BC (aged 44–45). Asela of Anuradhapura was a monarch.
Asela (Sinhala:අසේල) was an early monarch of Sri Lanka of the Kingdom of Anuradhapura, based at the ancient capital of Anuradhapura from 215 BC to 205 BC. He was the youngest of the many sons of Mutasiva and brother of previous monarchs Devanampiya Tissa, Uttiya and Mahasiva. Asela fought Sena and Guttika in a battle to re-establish Vijaya rule in 215 BC, but in 205 BC the kingdom of Anuradhapura was again invaded by a Tamil king from the Chola Dynasty named Ellalan, who killed Asela and ruled Anuradhpura kingdom for 44 years.
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Who was Asela of Anuradhapura?
king of Anuradhapura
When was Asela of Anuradhapura born?
Asela of Anuradhapura was born in 250 BC.
When did Asela of Anuradhapura die?
Asela of Anuradhapura died in 205 BC.
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Asela of Anuradhapura was a monarch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Asela of Anuradhapura. https://biography.guide/asela-of-anuradhapura/
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