Tissa (Sinhala:තිස්ස) was king of Upatissa Nuwara (modern-day Sri Lanka) from 454 BC to 437 BC. He succeeded his older brother Abhaya after his deposition. Appointed regent by his eight younger brothers, Tissa was to be consecrated king only after defeating his nephew Pandukabhaya. However, he was ultimately deposed by Pandukabhaya.
See also List of Sri Lankan monarchs Mahavamsa History of Sri Lanka Place names in Sri Lanka
External links History of Sri Lankan Kings Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
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