Voharika Tissa, also known as Vira Tissa, or Tissa the Lawgiver was a ruler of Anuradhapura in the 3rd century, whose reign lasted from 215 to 237.[1] He succeeded his father Siri Naga I as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Abhaya Naga.

Voharika Tissa
King of Anuradhapura
Reign215 – 237
PredecessorSiri Naga I
SuccessorAbhaya Naga
IssueSiri Naga II
DynastyHouse of Lambakanna I
FatherSiri Naga I

He made a number of political reforms during his reign and is regarded as a ruler who established and promoted non-violence in the Anuradhapura kingdom. Voharika Tissa also made several attempts to suppress the spreading of the Vaitulya doctrine, a form of Mahayana Buddhism, which arrived at Sri Lanka during his time and spread among the bhikkus of Abhayagiri Vihara.

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  1. ^ Blaze, L. E. (2004). History of Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. p. 259. ISBN 978-81-206-1841-1.
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Voharika Tissa
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Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Anuradhapura
215–237
Succeeded by