Aggabodhi II of Anuradhapura
Aggabodhi II was King of Anuradhapura (in modern-day Sri Lanka) in the 7th century CE. His reign lasted from 608 to 618 CE.
| Aggabodhi II | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 608–618 |
| Predecessor | Aggabodhi I |
| Successor | Sangha Tissa II |
| Dynasty | House of Moriya |
He was the nephew (the son of a sister) of the previous king, Aggabodhi I, and had acted as viceroy during this king's reign. Upon coming to the throne, Aggabodhi II continued the work his uncle had begun, and undertook his own projects - building and restorating of religious structures, and improving infrastructure such as irrigation. Over the course of his rule, he constructed fourteen reservoirs (also called tanks), including Kantalai and Girithale.
During his reign, the king and queen of renounced their rule, came to Sri Lanka, and took up a religious occupation, with the king of Kalinga becoming a monk. Some sources suggest this may have been due to the actions of Chalukya king Pulakesin II (A.D.609-A.D.655) that happened in A.D.609.
After Aggabodhi II died, the throne went to by his brother Sangha Tissa II.