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During King Agghabodhi’s time period many Damilas were given high administrative positions. After
the death of King Agghabodhi, a Damila named Potthakuta administered the kingdom until a
legitimate King was found. Potthakuta did not allow the existing Yuvaraja to become the King. He
sent the Yuvaraja to the prison and elected Datta as the ruler. Datta belonged to the Royal family.
Datta: (718 AD – 720 AD)
Datta ruled only for two years. After his death, Potthakuta invited Hatthadattha to become the ruler.
Hatthadattha: (720 AD – 720 AD)
During King Hatthadattha’s time Manavamma rebelled against the Government and captured power.
Manavamma: (720 AD – 726 AD)
After the death of Manavamma, his son Agghabodhi became the ruler.
Agghabodhi V: (726 AD – 729 AD)
King Agghabodhi built the Godigamuka reservoir. Agghabodhi ruled the country for five years.
Kassapa III: (726 AD – 729 AD)
After Agghabodhi, his brother Kassapa became the King.
Mahinda: (729 AD – 769 AD)
After Kassapa, Mahinda became the ruler of the country.
Agghabodhi VI: (769 AD – 775 AD)
After Mahinda, his son Agghabodhi became the ruler.
Agghabodhi VII: (775 AD – 781 AD)
After Agghabodhi VI, his cousin Agghabodhi VII, became the King. Agghabodhi VII conducted a
study of medical plants in Lanka. Agghabodhi VII died while spending time in Pulattinagara.
(Author’s Note: Pulattinagara is known today as Polonnaruwa. During King Agghabodhi’s time
period it was no more than a Royal residence. Later this city became the glorious capital of Lanka.
Polonnaruwa became a splendid city full of all amenities during Emperor Parakramabahu’s time
period).
Mahinda II: (781 AD – 787 AD)
After King Agghabodhi, Mahinda became the ruler of the country. During King Mahinda’s time
period, chiefs of Uttaradesha (Northern Province) started a rebellion.