Dappula II of Anuradhapura

King of Anuradhapura
Dappula II
King of Anuradhapura
Reign807 – 812
PredecessorMahinda II
SuccessorMahinda III
IssueMahinda III
Aggabodhi VIII
Dappula III
DynastyHouse of Lambakanna II
FatherMahinda II

Dappula II was King of Anuradhapura in the 9th century, whose reign lasted from 807 to 812. He succeeded his father Mahinda II as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his son Mahinda III.

There was a revolt at the commencement of his reign by the chieftains of the north east of the island. His eldest son was sent with an army to subdue the rebels. The King was waiting near Minneriya when he received the news that both the prince and his general (Senapathi) had joined the rebels. The king proceeded to Duratissa with the main army and defeated the rebels. The rebels including the renegade prince and the general were slain with the rebel leaders. For the remainder of his reign, the King resided at Polonnaruwa.

There was a chieftain named Dhatasiva (Datopatissa) raising the flag of rebellion in Rohana. His son Mahinda ran away from the father and arrived at the King Dappula II court seeking his help against the father. The King was impressed with the young man and gave his Daughter Daeva in marriage.

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  • Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
  • Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
Dappula II of Anuradhapura
House of Lambakanna II
Born: ? ? Died: 812
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
807–812
Succeeded by
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Monarchs of the Sinhala Kingdom
Pre-Anuradhapura period
House of Vijaya (543–237 BCE)
Anuradhapura period
House of Vijaya (543–237 BCE)
Chola dynasty (237–215 BCE)
House of Vijaya (215–205 BCE)
Chola dynasty (205–161 BCE)
House of Vijaya (161–103 BCE)
The Five Dravidians (103–89 BCE)
House of Vijaya (89 BCE–66 CE)
House of Lambakanna I (66–436)
The Six Dravidians (436–463)
House of Moriya (463–691)
House of Lambakanna II (691–1017)
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