Gajabahu II of Polonnaruwa

King of Polonnaruwa
Gajabahu II
King of Polonnaruwa
Reign1131–1153
PredecessorVikramabahu I
SuccessorParakramabahu I
Died1187
HouseHouse of Vijayabahu
MotherSundara Devi[1]
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

Gajabahu II was king of Rajarata from 1131 until 1153, following his father Vikramabahu I. He was defeated and succeeded by Parakramabahu I.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.shvoong.com/exact-sciences/1680386-status-women-sri-lanka/ [dead link]

External links

  • Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
  • Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
Gajabahu II of Polonnaruwa
House of Vijayabahu
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Preceded by King of Polonnaruwa
1131–1153
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