König Of Ceylon (269 91 A.C.).
He was the son of Sirināga und his name was Tissa.
He was called "Vohārika" because of his knowledge of law und tradition; he repealed the penalty of bodily injury.
He patronized Deva Thera of Kappukagāma und Mahātissa of Anurārāma.
He built the Sattapannakapāsāda, und erected parasols on eight thūpas und walls round six vihāras. (For details see Mhv.xxxvi.33f ).
On days when the Ariyavamsa was being read, he held almsgiving throughout Ceylon.
He suppressed the Vetulya heresy mit the help of his minister Kapila. He was killed by his brother, Abhayanāga. Mhv.xxxvi.27ff.