Mahinda V of Anuradhapura
| Mahinda V | |
|---|---|
| King of Sri Lanka | |
| Reign | 982–1017 |
| Predecessor | Sena V |
| Successor |
Rajaraja Chola I (Anuradhapura) Vikramabahu (Ruhuna) |
| Died | 1029 |
| Issue | Kassapa |
| Father | Mahinda IV |
Mahinda V was King of Anuradhapura in the 11th century. He was the last of the Anuradhapura Kingdom as well as from the House of Lambakanna II.[1] In 993, he fled to Ruhuna, the southern part of the country, when a Chola invasion led by Rajaraja Chola I captured Anuradhapura.[2] He was later taken prisoner and taken to India, where he died as a prisoner in 1029.[1] The Mahavamsa records that the rule of Mahinda V was weak and he was unable to even organize the collecting of taxes. The country was in a state of extreme poverty and his army refused to follow orders due to lack of wages.[3]
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References
- 1 2 "A solid bedrock of research: The Institutios of Ancient Ceylon from Inscriptions". International Centre for Ethnic Studies. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
- ↑ Siriweera, W. I. (2004). History of Sri Lanka. Dayawansa Jayakodi & Company. p. 302. ISBN 955-551-257-4.
- ↑ Wijesooriya, S. (2006). A Concise Sinhala Mahavamsa. Participatory Development Forum. p. 114. ISBN 955-9140-31-0.
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| Mahinda V of Anuradhapura House of Lambakanna II Born: ? ? Died: ? ? | ||
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| Preceded by Sena V |
King of Anuradhapura 982–1017 |
Succeeded by Rajaraja Chola I Vikramabahu |
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