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After the death of Mahallaka Naga, his son Bhatika Tissa became the ruler of the country. King
Bhatika Tissa built a wall around Mahavihara. Further he built Randhakandaka reservoir and
Mahamani reservoir.
Kanitta Tissaka: (161 AD – 179 AD)
After Bhatika Tissa’s death his son Kanittha Tissaka became the King of the country. Kanitta Tissaka
ordered to restore the temple in Nagadheepa.
Kanittha Tissaka built houses for both Abhayagiri (Mahayana) and Mahavihara (Theravadha) bhikkus.
He built a road to Dakkinavihara.
Construction of Madirigiriya Watadageya:
King Kanitta Tissaka built the Mandalagirika. (Mandalagirika is identified to be Watadage of
Madirigiriya).
Kanittha Tissa conducted many meritorious acts and went to heaven after his death.
Kujja Naga: (179 AD – 181 AD)
After Kanittha Tissaka’s death his son Kujja Naga became the King of the country.
Kuncha Naga: (181 AD – 182 AD)
Kujja Naga was over powered by his brother Kuncha Naga and became the King of the country. After
two years at the throne, Kuncha Naga was overthrown by the commander of his army, “Sirinaga”.
Sirinaga: (182 AD – 201 AD)
Sirinaga rebuilt the Lowa Maha Paaya to five stories.
(Author’s Note: Original Lowa Maha Paaya built by King Dutugamunu was nine stories high.
The structure was destroyed due to a fire during King Saddha Tissa’s time. Saddha Tissa rebuilt it to
seven stories. Now, many centuries later it was rebuilt to five stories by King Sirinaga)
Voharika Tissa: (201 AD – 223 AD)
After the death of King Sirinaga, his son Voharika Tissa became the ruler of the country. Voharika
Tissa ruled the country with fairness to all. He provided state support to both Abhayagiri and
Mahavihara bhikkus. King Voharika Tissa ruled for twenty two years.
Abhaya: (223 AD – 231 AD)
King Voharika Tissa was overpowered by his brother, Abhaya.