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Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa 
Summary
Mahinda VI (?–1187) was a king of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa who came to the throne by killing his predecessor Vijayabahu II. He only reigned for five days, being killed by his successor and Vijayabahu II's sub-king, Nissanka Malla.[1]
| Mahinda VI of Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
| King of Polonnaruwa | |
| Reign | 1187 |
| Predecessor | Vijayabahu II |
| Successor | Nissanka Malla |
| Died | 1187 |
During his short reign, he wrote the Madigiriya inscription to show regards to Maharaja Samara of Srivijaya for his deeds to free the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa from the Cholas.
See also edit
- Mahavamsa
- List of monarchs of Sri Lanka
- History of Sri Lanka
- Madigiriya inscription
References edit
- ^ Codrington, Humphry W. (1926). "A Short History of Lanka, Chapter IV". lakdiva.org. Macmillan and Co., Limited. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
External links edit
- Kings & Rulers of Sri Lanka
- Codrington's Short History of Ceylon