Vijayabahu III of Dambadeniya
| Vijayabahu III | |
|---|---|
| King of Dambadeniya | |
| Reign | 1232- 1236 |
| Predecessor | Kingdom established |
| Successor | Theravada Buddhism |
Vijayabahu III was the first King of
Parakkamabahu II. Before he became the king of Dambadeniya, he was a ruler of a small province – a Vanni chieftain.[1] Vijayabahu III brought the relic of the tooth of the Buddha to Dambadeniya – after it was hidden in Kotmale with the invasion of Kalinga Magha – and was placed in the Beligala Temple of Tooth.[2] At that time, people of Dambadeniya considered the possession of the aforementioned relic, a clear indication that Vijayabahu III was the rightful King of Dambadeniya
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In Popular culture
In the 2013 film Siri Parakum directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, Palitha Silva played the role of Vijayabahu III.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Mahawamsa - King Vijayabahu 3".
- ^ "Ruins of the Temple of Tooth on Beligala Rock". 6 January 2021.
- user-generated source]
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