Bhuvanaikabahu IV explained

Bhuvanaikabahu IV
King of Gampola,
Tri-Sinhaladīswara (Overlord of three Sinhalas)[1]
Reign:1344/5-1353/4
Predecessor:Vijayabahu V
as King of Dambadeniya
Successor:Parakkamabahu V
Issue:Vikramabahu III
Royal House:House of Siri Sanga Bo
Father:Vijayabahu V
Religion:Theravada Buddhism

Bhuvanaikabahu IV was the first King of Gampola who ruled from 1344/45 to 1353/54. He succeeded his father Vijayabahu V of Dambadeniya and became the King of Gampola. He was succeeded by his brother Parakkamabahu V.

He is noted for wearing spectacles made of quartz crystals. He was provided with these spectacles when he found it difficult to read inscriptions of the Gampola era. A lot of temples and Devalas like Gadaladeniya were built during his reign.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Paranavitana, S.. Epigraphia Zeylanica Vol. IV. Oxford university press. 1934–1941. p. 100-110
  2. Web site: Goonewardane . Jennifer Paldano . Crystal Glasses that Kings Once Wore . Explore Sri Lanka - Once discovered, you must explore...... . 5 March 2022 . English . 31 January 2018.