Sivali (d. 93)

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Sivali (d. 93)

Queen of Ceylon. Executed in 93; dau. of Āmandagaāmani Abhaya, ruler of Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka); granddau. of Mahādāthikamahānāga, ruler of Ceylon; sister of Cūlābhaya.

During a brief reign, was one of a line of pious rulers of the Vijaya dynasty whose capital was at Anuradhapura; was dethroned by cousin Ilanāga and executed.

See also Women in World History.