Summary
The Six Dravidians were six Tamil rulers apparently from the Pandyan Dynasty who ruled the Anuradhapura Kingdom from 436 to 452 CE. They are said to be Buddhist, taking Buddhist epithets such as the 'servant of Buddha' and are known to have made several Buddhist donations.[1][2]
| The Six Dravidians | |
|---|---|
| Country | Anuradhapura Kingdom |
| Founded | 436 |
| Founder | Pandu |
| Final ruler | Pithiya |
| Titles | King of Anuradhapura |
| Deposition | 452 |
Background edit
Before the Six Dravidians had invaded the island, the Anuradhapura Kingdom was ruled by Mittasena (435-436).
Rulers edit
Pandu edit
| Pandu | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 436–441 |
| Predecessor | Mittasena |
| Successor | Parindu |
Pandu was the first of the Six Dravidians. He was a Pandyan, in South India, who established foreign rule in Anuradhapura through a Pandyan invasion. He ruled from 436 to 441
Parindu edit
| Parindu | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 441–441 |
| Predecessor | Pandu |
| Successor | Khudda Parinda |
| Father | Pandu |
Parindu, the son of Pandu, was the second of the Six Dravidians. He ruled for less than a year in 441.
Khudda Parinda edit
| Khudda Parinda | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 441–447 |
| Predecessor | Parindu |
| Successor | Tiritara |
| Father | Pandu |
Khudda Parinda, the third of the Six Dravidians, reigned from 441 to 447. He was the younger brother of Parindu.
Tiritara edit
| Tiritara | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 447 |
| Predecessor | Khudda Parinda |
| Successor | Dathiya |
| Died | 447 |
Tiritara was the fourth of the Six Dravidians. He ruled for two months in 447 until he was defeated and killed by Dhatusena.
Dathiya edit
| Dathiya | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 447–450 |
| Predecessor | Tiritara |
| Successor | Pithiya |
Dathiya was the fifth of the Six Dravidians, who ruled for two years from 447 to 450. He was defeated and killed by Dhatusena.
Pithiya edit
| Pithiya | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 450–452 |
| Predecessor | Dathiya |
| Successor | Dhatusena |
Pithiya was the last of the Six Dravidians, who ruled for two years from 450 to 452. He was defeated and killed by Dhatusena.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Epigraphia Zelanica, Vol. IV, No. 18. ANURADHAPURA: SLAB-INSCRIPTION OF KHUDDA-PARINDA. By S. PARANAVITANA. p.114
- ^ Sirima Kiribamune, Tamils in Ancient and Medieval Sri Lanka: The Historical Roots of Ethnic Identity in Ethnic Studies Report, vol IV/1, January 1986, pp. 1-23 https://www.thuppahis.com/2021/05/03/tamils-in-ancient-and-medieval-sri-lanka-the-historical-roots-of-ethnic-identity/amp/
External links edit
- VIJAYA and the Lankan Monarchs
- Lakdiva - LIST OF THE SOVEREIGNS OF LANKA
- The Mahavamsa History of Sri Lanka The Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka
- Complete list of Sri Lankan Leaders