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Name: Sena and Guththika

Type: Polity

Start: 236 BC

End: 215 BC

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Sena and Guttika were two Tamil horse traders who killed and usurped the throne of the reigning Anuradhapura king Suratissa. Their short-lived kingdom was located in Sri Lanka.

Establishment

  • January 236 BC: During the reign of Anuradhapura king Suratissa (247-237 BC), two horse dealers from South India named Sena and Guththika.

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    Disestablishment

  • January 214 BC: Several invasions have been made against the Anuradhapura Kingdom, all of which were launched from South India. The first invasion recorded in the history of the country is during the reign of Suratissa (247-237 BC), where he was overthrown by two horse dealers from South India named Sena and Guththika. After ruling the country for 22 years, they were defeated by Asela (215-205 BC), who was in turn overthrown by another invasion led by a Chola prince named Elara .

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