Sivali (d. 93)
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.
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