Vijayabahu IV (died October 1270) was King of
Dambadeniya
Dambadeniya ''(DMBD)'' is a ruined ancient city situated in the North Western Province (Wayamba), Sri Lanka on the Kurunegala–Negombo main road. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka in the mid 13th century. Much of Dambadeniya still lies burie ...
in the 13th century, who ruled from 1267/8 to 1270. He succeeded his father
Parakkamabahu II as
King of Dambadeniya
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and was succeeded by his brother
Bhuvanaikabahu I.
See also
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List of Sri Lankan monarchs
The Sinhalese monarch -- anachronistically referred to as the Kings of Sri Lanka—featured the heads of state of the Sinhala Kingdoms, in what is today Sri Lanka.
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History of Sri Lanka
The history of Sri Lanka is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and the surrounding regions, comprising the areas of South Asia, Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean.
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References
External links
Kings & Rulers of Sri LankaCodrington's Short History of Ceylon
Monarchs of Dambadeniya
House of Siri Sanga Bo
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Sinhalese Buddhist monarchs
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