Principality of Ruhuna
The Principality of Ruhuna, also referred to as the Kingdom of Ruhuna, is a region of present-day Southern and Eastern Sri Lanka. It was the center of a flourishing civilisation and the cultural and economic centres of ancient Sri Lanka. Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota) were established here.[1][2]
The kingdom of Ruhuna was an important state in Sinhalese history as it was known for several rebellions against the superior states in Rajarata. The principality was defeated with its last de facto Queen
History
Founding
According to the Pali chronicles, Ruhuna was founded around 200 BC by Prince
Significance
The kings of Anuradhapura and the Chola kingdom during the reign over a majority of the country, generally fought against the forces of Ruhuna.
Notable Ruhunan militants include:
Conquest
After Parakramabahu I conquered the kingdom of
Area
The area identified with Ruhuna in ancient times is mainly the Southern Province, a large part of the Uva Province and small parts of Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provinces.[3]
Princes of Ruhuna
Portrait | Name | Birth | Death | King From | King Until | Relationship with Predecessor(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mahanaga |
- | - | ? | ? | Younger brother of Devanampiya Tissa
| |
Yatala Tissa |
- | - | ? | ? | Son of Mahanaga
| |
Gothabhaya |
- | - | ? | 205 BC | Son of Yatala Tissa
| |
Kavan Tissa |
- | - | 205 BC | 161 BC | Son of Gothabhaya
| |
Vikramabahu (aka Kassapa VI before coronation) |
- | - | 1029 | 1041 | *Son of Mahinda | |
Kirthi (Minister) |
- | - | 1041 | 1049 | *A nobleman of Ruhuna | |
Mahalana Kirthi | - | - | 1049 | 1052 | *A Chief | |
Vikkama Pandya | - | - | 1052 | 1053 | *A Sinhala Prince of Pandya Heritage | |
Jagathpala | - | - | 1053 | 1057 | *A native of Ayodhya | |
Pârakkama Pandya | - | - | 1057 | 1059 | ||
Lokeshwara (Minister) |
- | - | 1059 | ? | *An inhabitant of Ruhuna |
See also
References
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