Parakramabahu IV of Dambadeniya

Parakkamabahu IV
King of Dambadeniya
Reign 1325/6
Predecessor Bhuvanaikabahu II
Successor Bhuvanaikabahu III
Full name
Pandit Parakramabahu
Dynasty House of Siri Sanga Bo
Father Bhuvanaikabahu II

Parakkamabahu IV was King of Dambadeniya in the 14th century, who was also a scholar known as Pandit Parakramabahu. He built a temple for the Tooth relic at kurunegala and was responsible for writing Dhaladha Siritha, a book that laid down procedures for uninterrupted conduct of paying homage to the sacred relic. He renamed Mahanuwara as Senkadagala. He extended patronage to Vijayaba privena, Asgiriya temple, and Sri Ghanananda Pirivena. He succeeded his father Bhuvanaikabahu II as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded by Bhuvanaikabahu III.[1]

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References

  1. "Sri Lanka's Rulers" History of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2018-03-11.
Parakramabahu IV of Dambadeniya
Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Bhuvanaikabahu II
King of Dambadeniya
1325/6
Succeeded by
Bhuvanaikabahu III


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