Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Vijayabahu I (born Prince Keerthi) (Sinhala: මහා විජයබාහු) (ruled 1055–1110), also known as Vijayabahu the Great, was a medieval king of Sri Lanka. Born to a royal bloodline, Vijayabahu grew up under Chola occupation. He assumed rulership of the Ruhuna principality in the southern parts of the country in 1055. Following a seventeen-year-long campaign, he successfully drove the Cholas out of the island in 1070, reuniting the country for the first time in over 77 years. During his reign, he re-established Buddhism in Sri Lanka and repaired much of the damage caused to infrastructure during the wars. He offered the Thihoshin Pagoda (Lord of Sri Lanka Buddha image) to Burmese king Alaungsithu which still stands in Pakokku.
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- Full name: Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa
- Born: 1039-01-01
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q3536135
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Who is Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa?
Vijayabahu I (born Prince Keerthi) (Sinhala: මහා විජයබාහු) (ruled 1055–1110), also known as Vijayabahu the Great, was a medieval king of Sri Lanka.
What is Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa known for?
Vijayabahu I (born Prince Keerthi) (Sinhala: මහා විජයබාහු) (ruled 1055–1110), also known as Vijayabahu the Great, was a medieval king of Sri Lanka.
When was Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa born?
Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa was born on 1039-01-01.
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