Bhatikabhaya Abhaya

Bhatikabhaya Abhaya
King of Anuradhapura
An 8 feet high stone statue of Bhatikabhaya Abhaya facin the Ruwanwelisaya
Reign20 BC – 9 AD
PredecessorKutakanna Tissa
SuccessorMahadathika Mahanaga
DynastyHouse of Vijaya
FatherKutakanna Tissa
ReligionTheravāda Buddhism

Bhatikabhaya Abhaya was King of Anuradhapura in the 1st century BC, whose reign lasted from 20 BC to 9 AD. He succeeded his father Kutakanna Tissa as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Mahadathika Mahanaga.

His reign of 29 years is recorded in Sri Lankan history as a very peaceful and prosperous time in the Anuradhapura kingdom.