Bhuvanaikabahu IV of Gampola
| Bhuvanaikabahu IV | |
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| King of Gampola, Tri-Sinhaladīswara (Overlord of three Sinhalas)[1] | |
| Reign | 1344/5-1353/4 |
| Predecessor | Vijayabahu V as King of Dambadeniya |
| Successor | Parakkamabahu V |
| Issue | Vikramabahu III |
| House | House of Siri Sanga Bo |
| Father | Vijayabahu V |
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
Bhuvanaikabahu IV was the first King of Gampola who ruled from 1344/45 to 1353/54. He succeeded his father Vijayabahu V of Dambadeniya and became the King of Gampola. He was succeeded by his brother Parakkamabahu V.
He is noted for wearing spectacles made of quartz crystals. He was provided with these spectacles when he found it difficult to read inscriptions of the Gampola era. A lot of temples and Devalas like Gadaladeniya were built during his reign.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ Paranavitana, S. (1934–1941). Epigraphia Zeylanica Vol. IV. Oxford university press. p. 100-110
- ^ Goonewardane, Jennifer Paldano (31 January 2018). "Crystal Glasses that Kings Once Wore". Explore Sri Lanka - Once discovered, you must explore...... Retrieved 5 March 2022.
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| Transitional period House of Siri Sanga Bo (1220–1505) |
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