Q. According to Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa which of the following captured power after killing his ninety nine brothers?
Answer: Ashoka
Notes: According to Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa Asoka captured power after killing his ninety nine brothers, including his elder brother Susima. According to these Cylonese sources only Tissa remained unhurt who was the younger brother of Ashoka.

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