King Siri Meghavanna
Reign: 301–328 CE
Kingdom: anuradhapura
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King Siri Meghavanna (301–328 CE) – Siri Meghavanna is celebrated for hosting the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, brought from India and enshrined in Anuradhapura—a pivotal moment elevating the city's religious centrality.
King Siri Meghavanna (301–328 CE) – Siri Meghavanna is celebrated for hosting the sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, brought from India and enshrined in Anuradhapura—a pivotal moment elevating the city's religious centrality. His 27-year reign emphasized monastic reconciliation after Mahasena's sectarian conflicts, restoring Mahavihara and reinforcing Theravāda orthodoxy. He also maintained hydraulic infrastructure and sponsored temple construction, embedding his legitimacy in both relic custodianship and merit-making.