Devanampiya Tissa

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf King of Anuradhapura
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Mahinda_Thera
Cultural integration
Historical texts
Historical monuments
Development of irrigation systems
Buddhist_texts
Cultural_exchanges_with_India
Sanghamitta's_arrival
gptkbp:built gptkb:Mahavihara
gptkbp:burialPlace Anuradhapura
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Emperor_Ashoka
gptkbp:contributedTo Cultural_development_of_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:culturalImpact Spread_of_Buddhism_in_South_Asia
gptkbp:diedIn 207 BC
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Sri_Lankan_royal_dynasty
gptkbp:established gptkb:Buddhist_councils
gptkb:Buddhism_in_Sri_Lanka
Religious festivals
Stupas
gptkbp:father gptkb:Maha_Siva
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Ancient_Sri_Lanka
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Devanampiya Tissa
gptkbp:influenced Religious architecture
Buddhist_philosophy
Sri_Lankan_culture
Buddhist_practices_in_Sri_Lanka
Political_structure_of_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:influencedBy Buddhist_missionaries
gptkbp:knownFor Religious tolerance
Architectural developments
Support for cultural heritage
Support for the arts
Support for local artisans
Support for education
Promotion of trade
Promotion of agriculture
Promotion of peace and non-violence
Promotion of community service
Promotion of social welfare
Promotion of ethical governance
Establishment of monasteries
Conversion to Buddhism
Support for the Sangha
Diplomatic_relations_with_India
gptkbp:legacy Buddhist_heritage_in_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:mother Queen of Anuradhapura
gptkbp:predecessor Devanampiya_Tissa's_father
gptkbp:promoted Education and learning
gptkbp:reign 247 BC
207 BC
gptkbp:religion Buddhism
gptkbp:significantEvent Introduction of the Bodhi tree
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Sanghamitta
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Amandagamani_Abhaya
gptkbp:supported gptkb:Buddhist_monks
Art and sculpture
gptkbp:title King