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at each of its four gates. 120. That king built the Gāmaṇitissa reservoir, and gave it for the sustenance of the Abhayagiri Monastery. 121. He made a casing for the Maricavaṭṭika Stūpa, and purchased for a hundred thousand and gave a Saṅgha-bhoga. 122. In his last year, he built a monastery called Rāma, and a great assembly hall in the city. 123. After Gajabāhu’s demise, his father-in-law, the elder Nāga, ruled for six years. he had built. 124. In the east, Pejalaka, in the south, Koṭipabbata; In the west, Dakapāsāṇa, in Nāgadīpa, Sālipabbata. 125. In Bījagāma, Tanaveḷi, and in the Rohaṇa province; Tobbalanāgapabbata, and in Antoṭṭha, Girihālika. 126. These seven monasteries, that great king Mahallanāga; In a very short time, had them built, being of great wisdom. 127. Thus, with impermanent wealth, making much merit, The wise acquire the essence; but fools, for the sake of desires, Commit many evils, out of delusion. In the Mahāvaṃsa, composed for the serene joy and emotion of good people, The chapter called "The Twelve Kings" Is the thirty-fifth chapter. Thirty-sixth chapter The Thirteen Kings 1. After Mahallanāga, his son Bhātikatissa; For twenty-four years, ruled the kingdom of Laṅkā. 2. He had a wall built around the Mahāvihāra, on all sides; And that king, having built the Gavaratissa monastery. 3. He also gave the Mahāgāmaṇika tank to that monastery; And he built a monastery named Bhātiyatissa. 4. He had an Uposatha house built, in the delightful Thūpārāma; And the king had the Randhakaṇḍaka tank built. 5. Gentle-hearted towards beings, with intense reverence for the Saṅgha; The king offered great alms to both Saṅghas. 6. After Bhātikatissa, his younger brother Tissa; For twenty-eight years, ruled the island of Laṅkā. 7. Pleased with the elder Bhūtārāma Mahānāga; He beautifully built the Ratanapāsāda in Abhayagiri. 8. A wall in Abhayagiri, and a great precinct; And a great precinct in Maṇisoma. 9. And a Cetiya house there, and likewise in Ambatthala; He carried out repairs, and in Nāgadīpa, in the houses. 10. He established the boundary of the Mahāvihāra there; And the king carefully built the row of Kukkuṭagiri precincts. 11. In the Mahāvihāra, the lord of men built twelve; Great square palaces, delightful to behold. 12. And a casing for the Dakkhiṇavihāra thūpa, he made. He had made; The great cloud of the rice-hall, And the forest-border he crushed. 13. The great monastery wall, He removed from sight; And he also made a path, Leading to the southern monastery. 14. The Bhūtārāma monastery, And the Rāmagoṇaka as well; Likewise, Nandatissa's Park, he also had made. 15. To the east, Anuḷātissa's Mountain, and the Gaṅgarājiya; The Niyelatissārāma, And the Piḷapiṭṭhi monastery. 16. The King had made The Rājamahāvihāra; He himself, in three places, Had built Uposatha halls. 17. In the Kalyāṇīka monastery, And likewise in Maṇḍalagiri; In the Dubbalavāpitissa, In these monasteries. 18. After Kaniṭṭhatissa, His son, known as Cūḷanāga, Reigned for two years. 19. Cūḷanāga's younger brother, The king, having killed his brother; Kuḍḍanāga reigned in Laṅkā For one year. 20. He increased the great granary, When there was a famine of one nāḷi; For five hundred monks, The king provided continuously. 21. Then, the brother of King Kuḍḍanāga's Queen, the general Sirināga, Became a rebel against the king. 22. Endowed with troops and vehicles, He came near the city; Fighting with the royal army, He made King Kuḍḍanāga. 23. Flee, and having gained victory, In the excellent city of Anurādha, He reigned in Laṅkā For nineteen years. 24. The king had a parasol made For the great stūpa; He had beautiful and charming Gold work done. 25. He had the Lohapāsāda built, A condensed five-storied one; At the four gates of the Mahābodhi, He again had steps made. 26. Having built the Chattapāsāda, He performed a great festival; And being compassionate, He released prisoners throughout the island. 27. After Sirināga, his son Tissa Reigned for twenty-two years, Skilled in righteous judgment. 28. He established a judgment Free from violence, therefore; He was then called King Tissa the Judge. 29. From the elder Devatthera, Who resided in Kambugāma, Having heard the Dhamma, he began to act. He had other dwellings made. 30. To the Elder Mahātissa, who resided in Anurārāma; Pleased in Mucelapaṭṭana, he established a charity. 31. He also made a Tissarāja pavilion, in both great monasteries; And in the Mahābodhi-house, two golden images. 32. Having built the Sattapaṇṇika-palace, as a comfortable dwelling; He gave a thousand each month, to the great monastery. 33. In Abhayagiri-vihāra, called Dakkhiṇamūla; In Maricavaṭṭi-vihāra, called Kulālitissa. 34. In Mahiyaṅgaṇa-vihāra, called Mahāgāmaka; In Mahānāgatissa, and in Kalyāṇī. 35. Thus on eight stūpas, he performed umbrella-work; And in Mūkanāgasenāpati-vihāra, in the south. 36. In Maricavaṭṭi-vihāra, and in Puttabhāga; In Issarasamaṇa, and in Tissa in Nāgadīpa. 37. Thus in six monasteries, he made walls; He had an Uposatha-house made, in Anurārāma. 38. In the place of Ariyavaṃsa discourses, and throughout the island of Laṅkā; He established charities, out of reverence for the good Dhamma. 39. Having given three hundred thousand, the lord of men; Released the indebted bhikkhus, being devoted to the Dispensation. 40. Having held the great Vesākha festival, for the island dwellers; He had three robes given, to all the bhikkhus. 41. Having suppressed the Vetulla doctrine, and performed the suppression of evil; With the minister Kapila, he illuminated the Dispensation. 42. Abhayanāga, renowned, the younger brother of that king; Associated with his queen, was known to be afraid of his brother. 43. Having fled to Hallatittha, and gone with his servant; As if angry, he cut off his uncle's hands and feet. 44. Having placed him there, for the king's country; Showing him like a dog, he took those who were very dear. 45. Boarding a ship there, he went to the other shore; But the good uncle, approaching the king. 46. As if a friend, he caused that country to rebel; Abhaya, to know this, sent a messenger here. Victory! 47. Seeing that areca palm, he, with a spear-shaft all around, circling, crushed it, making its roots weak. 48. With his arm alone, he felled it, threatening, he chased him away. The messenger went to Abhaya, and reported that event. 49. Knowing that, Abhaya, taking the Tamils from Basuka, came near the city, to fight with his brother. 50. Knowing that, the king fled, mounting the queen’s elephant, he came to Malaya, his younger brother pursuing him. 51. Having killed the king in Malaya, he came, taking the queen. The king ruled in the city for eight years. 52. He made a stone railing all around the Great Bodhi tree, and a pavilion in the courtyard of the Brazen Palace. 53. With two hundred thousand, dividing many cloths, he gave a cloth-offering to the community of monks on the island. 54. After Abhaya, his brother, his son, Sirināga, ruled the kingdom of Laṅkā for two years. 55. Repairing the wall all around the Great Bodhi tree, and in the sand-floor of the Great Bodhi house itself, 56. beyond the Mucelinda tree, a charming swan-pattern, and a great pavilion, the king had made. 57. Vijayakumāra, the son of Sirināga, after his father, ruled the kingdom for one year. 58. There were three Lambakaṇṇas, born together in Mahiyangana: Saṅghatissa, Saṅghabodhi, the third was Goṭṭhakābhaya. 59. These, a blind seer, who had gone to the boundary of Tissavāpi, said by the sound of their footsteps as they came to attend the king: 60. “These three will bear the burden of the earth’s lord.” Hearing that, Abhaya, who was coming behind, asked again. 61. “Will his lineage endure?” When asked again, he said, “Of the last one.” Hearing that, he went away with two. 62. They entered the city, the three, very dear to the king, performing royal duties, residing near the king. 63. Having killed King Vijaya together in the royal palace, they made Saṅghatissa, the general, king of the two lands. they consecrated him. 64. Thus he, being consecrated, in the excellent Anurādhapura, King Saṅghatissa ruled for four years. 65. He made a parasol for the Great Stupa and golden work, and four great jewels, each worth a hundred thousand. 66. The king placed them in the middle of the four suns, and also an invaluable diamond finial on the top of the Stupa. 67. For the great parasol offering, the king gave the Saṅgha six robes worth forty thousand. 68. Having heard the discourse revealing the benefits of gruel, preached by the Elder Mahādeva, who resided in Dāmagallaka, 69. He, pleased, gave gruel offerings to the Saṅgha, at the four gates of the city, respectfully and well. 70. That king, from time to time, to eat rose-apples, went to the eastern island with his harem and ministers. 71. During his journey, the people living in the east were afflicted; they put poison in the fruits of the rose-apple trees meant for the king's meal. 72. Having eaten the rose-apples, he died right there. The commander Saṅghabodhi was then consecrated to the kingship. 73. King Siri Saṅghabodhi, renowned and endowed with the five precepts, ruled in Anurādhapura for two years. 74. He built a beautiful refectory in the Great Monastery. Then, knowing the people of the island were afflicted by drought, 75. His mind trembling with compassion, the king lay down on the ground in the courtyard of the Great Stupa, having made this resolve: 76. "Unless I am covered by water when the god rains, I will not rise, even if I die here." 77. As the king lay thus, the god rained immediately, delighting the great earth throughout the entire island of Laṅkā. 78. Yet he did not rise, because he was not submerged in water. Then the ministers blocked the water outlets. 79.