Jayavira Bandara
King of Kandy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1][2] During the reign of Banḍāra, Catholic friars appeared at court and some conversions took place in the kingdom.[2]
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Jayavīra Banḍāra | |
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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) |
House | House of Siri Sanga Bo |
Father | Senasammata Vikramabahu |
Mother | Queen Mayurawathi |
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