Parakramabahu V of Gampola

King of Gampola
Parakkamabahu V
King of Gampola
Reign1344/5-1359
PredecessorBhuvanaikabahu IV
SuccessorVikramabahu III
Born1311
DynastyHouse of Siri Sanga Bo
FatherVijayabahu V

Parakramabahu V (born 1311) was King of Gampola who ruled from 1344 or 1345 to 1359.[1] He was the Second King of Gampola co-ruling with his brother Bhuvanaikabahu IV, and was succeeded by his nephew Vikramabahu III. Parakramabahu spent his last days as a refugee in the Principality of Ruhuna after the domain was invaded.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Guṇavardhana, Raṇavīra; Rōhaṇadīra, Măndis (2000). Reflections on a Heritage: Historical Scholarship on Premodern Sri Lanka. Central Cultural Fund, Ministry of Cultural and Religious Affairs. p. 270. ISBN 978-955-613-108-6.
  2. ^ Herath, Dharmaratna (1994). The Tooth Relic and the Crown. Herath. p. 74. ISBN 978-955-95663-0-4.

External links

  • Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
  • Codrington's Short History of Ceylon
Parakramabahu V of Gampola
Born: ? 1311 Died: ? ?
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Preceded by King of Gampola
1344/5-1359
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