The Six Dravidians
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| The Six Dravidians | |
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| Country | Anuradhapura Kingdom |
| Founded | 436 |
| Founder | Pandu |
| Final ruler | Pithiya |
| Titles | King of Anuradhapura |
| Deposition | 452 |
The Six Dravidians were six
Pandyan Dynasty who ruled the Anuradhapura Kingdom from 436 to 452 CE. They are said to be Buddhist, taking Buddhist epithets such as the 'servant of Buddha' and are known to have made several Buddhist donations.[1][2]
Background
Before the Six Dravidians had invaded the island, the Anuradhapura Kingdom was ruled by Mittasena (435-436).
Rulers
Pandu
| Pandu | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 436–441 |
| Predecessor | Parindu |
Pandu was the first of the Six Dravidians. He was a
Pandyan, in South India
, who established foreign rule in Anuradhapura through a Pandyan invasion. He ruled from 436 to 441
Parindu
| Parindu | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 441–441 |
| Predecessor | Khudda Parinda |
| Father | Pandu |
Parindu, the son of Pandu, was the second of the Six Dravidians. He ruled for less than a year in 441.
Khudda Parinda
| Khudda Parinda | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 441–447 |
| Predecessor | Tiritara |
| Father | Pandu |
Khudda Parinda, the third of the Six Dravidians, reigned from 441 to 447. He was the younger brother of Parindu.
Tiritara
| Tiritara | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 447 |
| Predecessor | Dathiya |
| Died | 447 |
Tiritara was the fourth of the Six Dravidians. He ruled for two months in 447 until he was defeated and killed by Dhatusena.
Dathiya
| Dathiya | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 447–450 |
| Predecessor | Pithiya |
Dathiya was the fifth of the Six Dravidians, who ruled for two years from 447 to 450. He was defeated and killed by Dhatusena.
Pithiya
| Pithiya | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 450–452 |
| Predecessor | Dathiya |
| Successor | Dhatusena |
Pithiya was the last of the Six Dravidians, who ruled for two years from 450 to 452. He was defeated and killed by Dhatusena.
See also
References
- ^ Epigraphia Zelanica, Vol. IV, No. 18. ANURADHAPURA: SLAB-INSCRIPTION OF KHUDDA-PARINDA. By S. PARANAVITANA. p.114
- ^ Sirima Kiribamune, Tamils in Ancient and Medieval Sri Lanka: The Historical Roots of Ethnic Identity in Ethnic Studies Report, vol IV/1, January 1986, pp. 1-23 https://www.thuppahis.com/2021/05/03/tamils-in-ancient-and-medieval-sri-lanka-the-historical-roots-of-ethnic-identity/amp/
External links
- VIJAYA and the Lankan Monarchs
- Lakdiva - LIST OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF LANKA
- The Mahavamsa History of Sri Lanka The Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka
- Complete list of Sri Lankan Leaders
Monarchs of the Sinhala Kingdom | ||
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| Pre-Anuradhapura period House of Vijaya (543–237 BCE) |
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| Anuradhapura period House of Vijaya (543–237 BCE) Chola dynasty (237–215 BCE) House of Vijaya (215–205 BCE) Chola dynasty (205–161 BCE) House of Vijaya (161–103 BCE) The Five Dravidians (103–89 BCE) House of Vijaya (89 BCE–66 CE) House of Lambakanna I (66–436) The Six Dravidians (436–463) House of Moriya (463–691) House of Lambakanna II (691–1017) |
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| Anuradhapura from Rohana |
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Pandyan dynasty (1212–1215) (1215–1236)Eastern Ganga dynasty |
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| Transitional period House of Siri Sanga Bo (1220–1505) |
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| Kandyan period House of Dinajara (1591–1739) Nayaks of Kandy (1739–1815) |
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Italics indicate regent.
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