Principality of Ruhuna

Ruhuna (Ruhunu)

The Principality of Ruhuna also referred to as the Kingdom of Ruhuna is a region of present day Southern and Eastern Sri Lanka. It was the center of a flourishing civilization and the cultural and economic centers of ancient Sri Lanka. Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota), were established here.[1][2]

Ruhuna was founded around 200 BC by Prince Mahanaga, brother to Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura, after a personal dispute. This region played a vital role in building the nation as well in the establishment of Buddhist culture.

The area identified with Ruhuna in ancient times is mainly the Southern Province, a large part of the Uva Province and small parts of, Sabaragamuwa & Eastern Provinces.

Princes of Ruhuna

Portrait Name Birth Death King From King Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
Mahanaga--- BC- BC Younger brother of Devanampiya Tissa
Yatala Tissa--- BC- BCSon of Mahanaga
Gothabhaya--- BC205 BCSon of Yatala Tissa
Kavan Tissa--205 BC161 BCSon of Gothabhaya
Vikramabahu
(aka Kassapa VI before coronation)
--10371049*Son of Mahinda
Kirthi
(Minister)
--10491049*A nobleman of Ruhuna
Mahalana Kirthi--10491052*A Chief
Vikkama Pandya--10521053*A Sinhala Prince
Jagathpala--10531057*A native of Ayodhya
Pârakkama Pandya--10571059
Lokeshwara
(Minister)
--1059?*An inhabitant of Ruhuna

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