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An interregnum of 17 years (c. 394–377 b.c.) then followed, after which Paṇḍukābhaya, an illegitimate son of Chittā by her cousin Dīgha-Gāmaṇī, established himself after a long struggle as king in Anurādhapura, and reigned 70 years (c. 377–307 b.c.) (*Mhv.* viii–x). He was succeeded by his son Muṭasiva⁵, who had a reign of 60 years (c. 307–247 B.C.). The latter was followed by his second son Devānampiya Tissa¹ (*Mhv.* XI).