Mahakala

Also known as Vattagamani Abhaya and Valagambahu Valagamba was a king of the Anuradhapura Kingdom of Sri Lanka. Five months after becoming king he was overthrown by a rebellion and an invasion from South India but regained the throne by defeating the invaders after fourteen years. He is also known for the construction of the Abhayagiri Dagaba. The novel is set in the historic events related to King Valagamba’s period.