King Mahinda I
Reign: 738–746 CE
Kingdom: Anuradhapura Kingdom
Country: Sri Lanka
Mahinda I (738–746 CE) ruled for eight years, emphasizing Buddhist patronage and hydraulic maintenance. His reign sustained Anuradhapura's agrarian base through reservoir upkeep and monastic endowments. Chronicles note his piety, framing him within the tradition of merit-making kingship.