Sahassa Malla of Polonnaruwa
Sahassa Malla | |
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King of Polonnaruwa | |
One massa coin of Sahassa Malla | |
Reign | 1200-1202 |
Predecessor | Lilavati |
Successor | Kalyanavati |
House | House of Kalinga |
Father | Jayagopa |
Mother | Parvati |
Sahassa Malla (also known as "The lion hearted king") was King of Polonnaruwa in the thirteenth century, who ruled from 1200 to 1202. He succeeded Lilavati as king of Polonnaruwa, who was removed from the throne by her co-Ministers. He was deposed by General Ayasmantha and succeeded by Kalyanavati. He was the younger brother of Nissanka Malla.
See also
- List of Sri Lankan monarchs
- History of Sri Lanka
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Sahassa Malla of Polonnaruwa House of Kalinga Born: ? ? Died: ? ? | ||
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Preceded by Lilavati |
King of Polonnaruwa 1200–1202 |
Succeeded by Kalyanavati |
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