Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa
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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]
Quick Facts Reign, Predecessor ...
Mahinda VI of Sri Lanka | |
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King of Polonnaruwa | |
Reign | 1187 |
Predecessor | Vijayabahu II |
Successor | Nissanka Malla |
Died | 1187 |
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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.