| Source | King's Name | Period | | MahÄwansaya | IlanÄga | 6-0-0 |
| PÅ«jÄwaliya | Elunna | 6-0-0 |
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Princess Seewali took possession of the throne after the previous ruler, Ilanaga. Ilanaga is described in the chronicles as a descendant of King Amadagamin Abhaya. After Ilanaga became king, he brought the Lambakarna clan to Sirithpiti Tissa Weva for the benefit of his daughter. For some reason, many of them left the service of the king. Angered by this, the king began constructing a road from the weva (tank) to the Maha Stupa and assigned the Lambakarna clan to work on it, with Chandalas (lower caste laborers) supervising their work. Those who hesitated were imprisoned in the royal palace, and the king took full control of administration.</p>
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The Mahavamsa also records this event, and there is an interesting anecdote. Ilanaga’s infant son, Chandramukha-Siva, was sent by his caretakers to a forest (Magulathu) to inform the king of the situation. The Magulathu guardian, understanding the matter, broke open the prison and freed the king, taking him to a safe location. The king then left by ship to India and later arrived in Malaya through the western coast. This episode appears in both the Mahavamsa and the Rajaratnakara but is not recorded in the Rajavaliya.</p>
<p data-end="1870" data-start="1534">
Ilanaga remained abroad for about three years, a period regarded as a time of anarchy in Lanka. During this time, the Lambakarna clan maintained control of the administration. Records indicate that there was no evident unrest among the general population, though it is unclear whether the conflict was limited only to the royal court.</p>
<p data-end="2434" data-start="1872">
After three years, Ilanaga returned from Rohana with a military force, landing at a place called Sakkharasobba. He reorganized the army in Rohana, seeking support from the populace. The king also visited the Tuladhara Vihara, where he received teachings from the monks of Kapijataka Jataka. He expanded the Nagamah Vihara in Dunudiy to accommodate 100 new shrines, following the precedent set by his uncle, Prince Mahanaga. He is also credited with constructing two major tanks, Tissa and Duratissa, in Ruhuna, identified today as Tissa and Yodhakandiya wewas.</p>
<p data-end="2942" data-start="2436">
From these accounts, it appears that Ilanaga ruled Rohana for a considerable period. The religious and agricultural development projects he undertook could not have been done on a small scale. While some might assume these activities were undertaken after he resumed kingship in Anuradhapura, the chronicles indicate they occurred earlier, possibly to gain the support of the local population while preparing his forces for war. The expeditionary forces brought from Dambadiva are not documented further.</p>
<p data-end="3390" data-start="2944">
Ilanaga fought a fierce battle against the Lambakarna clan at Kapallakhandha, in a place called Hankarapitti. The Lambakarnas confronted him in unison but were overpowered by the king, who personally led his chariot against them, shouting, “I am Ilanaga!” Many were killed, while others were captured and punished. The king’s mother intervened to reduce their punishment, but the king still mutilated some of their ears and feet as retribution.</p>
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After regaining control of Anuradhapura, Ilanaga’s reign is not further detailed in the chronicles. The records mainly note that he contributed to Magulathu and that the area was known as Harthibhoga. During his time in Rohana, Ilanaga had a special relationship with the region and oversaw religious activities there. He expanded the Situlpawwa Vihara extensively, conducting merit-making rituals. Another important note is that a Mahanaga king returned from abroad and reclaimed his property, with blessings from the Mahatherana, donating medicine to the Vihara, which is also documented.</p>
<p data-end="4718" data-start="3986">
In the inscriptions found near Situlpawwa, Ilanaga is identified as the king Nak, who oversaw worship and restoration. One inscription at the Isurumuni site mentions that a wewa (reservoir) was originally dedicated by the king, later annulled due to conflicts with the Lambakarna clan, and then rededicated by Ilanaga. Scholars such as Professor Senerath Paranavitana suggest that the donor mentioned in the inscription, named Butha, may have been Ilanaga’s father. The Mahavamsa, when considered alongside these inscriptions, confirms that Ilanaga was the son of a Bodhahara of royal lineage who took refuge under the daughter of King Amadagamin Abhaya. This justifies referring to Ilanaga as the son of Amadagamin Abhaya’s line.</p>
<p data-end="4763" data-start="4720">
Ilanaga ruled Anuradhapura for six years.</p>
