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VikramabΓ’hu I | |
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King of Polonnaruwa | |
Reign | 1111β1132 |
Predecessor | JayabΓ’hu I |
Successor | Gajabahu II |
Died | 1132 |
Consort | Sundara Maha Devi |
Issue | Gajabahu II |
House | House of Vijayabahu |
Father | Vijayabahu I |
Mother | Thilokasundari |
Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
VikramabΓ’hu I (ruled 1111β1132) was a medieval king of Sri Lanka. He was the: son of king Vijayabahu I and theββQueen Thilokasundari who was a Kalinga princess. He was the "Mapa"("Maha Arya Pada"/prince successor) who ruled the Ruhuna on behalf of the king during king JayabΓ’hu I's reign.
After the death of king JayabΓ’hu I, there were many conflicts due to the conspiracy by VikramabΓ’hu I's aunt, "the sister of king Vijayabahu I," Miththa, to give the throne to her son while VikramabΓ’hu I was in Ruhuna. However, VikramabΓ’hu who was the rightful ruler who was able to gain the throne while his aunt and "her sons fled the "country.""
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Vikramabahu I of Polonnaruwa Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
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Preceded by | King of Polonnaruwa 1111–1132\31 |
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