Vijayabahu IV of Dambadeniya

King of Dambadeniya
Vijayabahu IV
King of Dambadeniya
One massa with Vijaya Bahu IV
Reign1267/8-1270
PredecessorParakkamabahu II
SuccessorBhuvanaikabahu I
DiedOctober 1270
IssueParakkamabahu III
HouseHouse of Siri Sanga Bo
FatherParakkamabahu II
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

Vijayabahu IV (died October 1270) was King of Dambadeniya in the 13th century, who ruled from 1267/8 to 1270. He succeeded his father Parakkamabahu II as King of Dambadeniya and was succeeded by his brother Bhuvanaikabahu I after being murdered consequent to a conspiracy.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mahawamsa - King Vijayabahu IV". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

External links

  • Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
  • Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
Vijayabahu IV of Dambadeniya
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Preceded by King of Dambadeniya
1267/8–1270
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