Chandamukha Siva (a.k.a. Sandamuhunu) was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century, whose reign lasted from 44 to 52. He succeeded his father Ilanaga as King of Anuradhapura.
| Chandamukha | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 44 – 52 |
| Predecessor | Ilanaga |
| Successor | Yassalalaka |
| Spouse | Consort Damilidevi |
| Dynasty | House of Vijaya |
| Father | Ilanaga |
| Religion | Theravāda Buddhism |
During his period he built a tank near to the village called Manikaragama and gave it to a temple called Issaramanna and his consort Damilidevi was allotted her own revenue from that village to give this temple.
Chandamukha was assassinated by his brother Yasalalaka Tissa at a water festival at Tissa Lake, who succeeded him afterwards.[1]
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- ^ Chapter XXXV. (2022). Retrieved 19 May 2022, from http://lakdiva.org/mahavamsa/chap035.html
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