Vikramabahu I of Polonnaruwa

Vikramabâhu I
King of Polonnaruwa
Reign 1111–1132
Predecessor Jayabâhu I
Successor Gajabahu II
Died 1132
Consort Sundara Maha Devi
Issue Gajabahu II
Father Vijayabahu I
Mother Thilokasundari

Vikramabâhu I (ruled 1111–1132) was a medieval king of Sri Lanka. He was the son of king Vijayabahu I and the Queen Thilokasundari who was a Kalinga princess. He was the "Mapa"("Maha Arya Pada" or prince successor) who ruled the Ruhuna on behalf of the king during king Jayabâhu I's reign.

After the death of king Jayabâhu I, there were many conflicts due to the conspiracy by Vikramabâhu I's aunt, the sister of king Vijayabahu I, Miththa, to give the throne to her son while Vikramabâhu I was in Ruhuna. However, Vikramabâhu who was the rightful ruler who was able to gain the throne while his aunt and her sons fled the country.

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    Vikramabahu I of Polonnaruwa
    House of Vijayabahu
    Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Jayabâhu I    		 King of Polonnaruwa
    1111–1132\31     		Succeeded by
    Gajabahu II


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