Jayavira Bandara Explained

Jayavīra Banḍāra
Succession:King of Kandy
Reign:1511-1551
Predecessor:Senasammata Vikramabahu
Successor:Karalliyadde Bandara
Spouse:Santhane Devi of Kirawelle

Sampala Devi of Gampola
Issue:Karalliyadde Bandara

Prince Kumarasinghe

Leelawathi (Queen Consort of Sithawaka)

Dona Isabella (Queen Consort of Kotte)
Royal House:House of Siri Sanga Bo
Father:Senasammata Vikramabahu
Mother:Queen Mayurawathi

Jayavīra Banḍāra was King of Kandy from 1511 to 1551. He succeeded his father Senasammata Vikramabahu as king and was succeeded by his son Karalliyadde Bandara. During the reign of Banḍāra, Catholic friars appeared at court and some conversions took place in the kingdom.

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