Kassapa V

Kassapa V was King of Anuradhapura in the 10th century, whose reign lasted from 929 to 939. He was also known as "Debisechcha Abasalamewan Kasup". And also he knew "Abhidharma" well. "Dampiya Atuwa Gatapadaya" and "dhamma sangani" were written by him. He succeeded his father Kassapa IV as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his son Dappula IV.

Kassapa V
King of Anuradhapura
Reign	929–939
Predecessor	Kassapa IV
Successor	Dappula IV
Issue	Dappula IV Dappula V Sena IV
Dynasty	House of Lambakanna II
Father	Kassapa IV

See also

• List of Sri Lankan monarchs
• History of Sri Lanka

External links

• Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
• Codrington's Short History of Ceylon