Kashyapa I
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kashyapa-i-164-16437421
title:
Kashyapa I
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Kashyapa I, also known as Kasyapa I or Kassapa I, was a king of Sri Lanka, who ruled the country from 473 to 495 CE. He was the second king of the royal Moriya dynasty of Sri Lanka. Kashyapa is credited with the construction of the Sigiriya citadel and the surrounding city. He acquired the throne by overthrowing his father, King Dhatusena, and usurping his brother and rightful heir to the throne, Moggallana, in a palace coup. He imprisoned and later immured his father. Kashyapa was also known as
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Sri Lankan King
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashyapa_I
date created:
2008-10-26T09:24:34Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T04:04:01Z
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