Dutugamunu: Biography, Facts and Career
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Dutugamunu (Sinhala: දුටුගැමුණු, lit. 'Duṭugæmuṇu', [duʈugæmuɳu]), also known as Duṭṭhagāmaṇī Abhaya, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom who reigned from 161 BC to 137 BC. He is renowned for first uniting the whole island of Sri Lanka by defeating and overthrowing Elara the Pious, a Tamil king from the Chola Kingdom, who had invaded the Anuradhapura kingdom in 205 BC. Dutugamunu also expanded and beautified the city of Anuradhapura and projected the power of the Rajarata kingdom across the island of Sri Lanka. Due to his significance as one of the most potent symbols of Sinhalese historical power, Dutugamunu's story is swathed in myth and legend. However, many aspects of the accounts of his life have been verified by contemporary inscriptions, and the basic account of his life is generally accepted as accurate.
Quick facts about Dutugamunu
- Full name: Dutugamunu
- Born: -0300-01-0
- Nationality: Sri Lanka
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q1284871
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Who is Dutugamunu?
Dutugamunu (Sinhala: දුටුගැමුණු, lit. 'Duṭugæmuṇu', [duʈugæmuɳu]), also known as Duṭṭhagāmaṇī Abhaya, was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom who reigned from 161 BC to 137 BC.
What nationality is Dutugamunu?
Dutugamunu is Sri Lanka.
When was Dutugamunu born?
Dutugamunu was born on -0300-01-0.
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