Vikramabahu I of Polonnaruwa

Vikramabâhu I
King of Polonnaruwa
Reign 1111–1132
Predecessor Jayabâhu I
Successor Gajabahu II
Died 1132
Consort Sundara Maha Devi
Issue Gajabahu II
Father Vijayabahu I
Mother Thilokasundari

Vikramabâhu I (ruled 1111–1132) was a medieval king of Sri Lanka. He is the son of king Vijayabahu I and the Queen Thilokasundari who was a Kalinga princess. He was the "Mapa"("Maha Arya Pada" or prince successor) who rules the Ruhuna on behalf of the king in king Jayabâhu I's reign. After the death of king Jayabâhu I there were many conflicts due to the conspiracy of Vikramabâhu I's aunt,the sister of king Vijayabahu I Miththa to give the throne to her son while Vikramabâhu I was in Ruhuna. but Vikramabâhu who was the rightful owner was able to gain the throne while his aunt and her sons flee inside the country

but it resulted in the destruction of the country which his father created.

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    Vikramabahu I of Polonnaruwa
    House of Vijayabahu
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    Preceded by
    Jayabâhu I
    King of Polonnaruwa
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    Succeeded by
    Gajabahu II


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