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Gajabahu I (lit. ‘Elephant-Arm’) also known as Gajabahuka Gamani (c. 114 – 136 CE) was a Sinhalese king of Rajarata in Sri Lanka. He is renowned for his religious benefactions extensive involvement in south Indian politics and for possibly introducing the cult of the goddess Pattini to Sri Lanka.

active years end year
0135-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0113-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
predecessor
Vankanasika Tissa of Anuradhapura
successor
Mahallaka Naga of Anuradhapura
title
King of Anuradhapura

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