Mahinda VI explained

Mahinda VI of Sri Lanka
King of Polonnaruwa
Reign:1187
Predecessor:Vijayabahu II
Successor:Nissanka Malla
Death Date:1187

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]

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.

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  1. Web site: A Short History of Lanka, Chapter IV. Codrington. Humphry W.. 1926. lakdiva.org. Macmillan and Co., Limited. 2016-09-19.