This document summarizes the ruling centers in Sri Lanka following the fall of the Polonnaruwa Kingdom. It discusses the kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, Kurunegala, Gampola, Kotte, and Jaffna that ruled at different times. The key points covered include the reasons for the fall of Polonnaruwa, the chieftains who established fortresses during that unstable period, important kings like Parakramabahu II who unified the country and developed infrastructure and trade, and the services provided by rulers of each successive kingdom.

1. CHAPTER 04
Ruling Centers of Later
Periods
GRADE 07 HISTORY
Miss. F.Z.F.Amna
BTEC L5 – Professional Diploma in Advanced Teaching (GGS)

2. Downfall of Polonnaruwa Kingdom
 Weak rulers.
 Conflicts between Pandya and Kalinga dynasties.
 Invasion of Kalinga Magha.
 Economic deterioration
 Lack of security
 Migration of people to other areas.

3. Chiefs who protected the country.
General Sanka -
built his fortress
on the Gandeniya
Rock in Minipe.
General Subha –
built a fortress on
the top of
Yapahuwa Hill.
Adipada Buwanekabahu –
built a fortress on the top
of Govinda Malaya Hill in
Ruhuna.

4. Dambadeniya Kingdom
Dambadeniya was a separate Kingdom other than the fortresses
established by the three chiefs.King Vijayabahu III
 He established the Dambadeniya Kingdom.
 Unified the Maya division out of Ruhunu, Pihiti and Maya.
 He brought down the Sacred Tooth Relic and the Bowl Relic
from Kotmale to Beligala Hills in Kegalle.

5. Dambadeniya Kingdom
King Parakramabahu II
 The eldest son of King Vijayabahu III
 Wars he fought:
 Defeating Kalinga Magha
 Defeating Chandrabhanu – 1st time
 Defeating Chandrabhanu – 2nd time
 Magha was defeated by the direct attack and surrounding of Polonnaruwa by the army of King
Parakramabahu II.
 Chandrabhanu came from Malaya Peninsula in South East and invaded Dambadeniya twice. He was
defeated both the times.

6. King Parakramabahu II (Cont.)
 Services of Parakramabahu II
 Building a new Temple of Tooth in Dambadeniya.
 Brought the sacred tooth relic to Dambadeniya.
 Developing the country under the supervision of Minister Devapathiraja.
 Developing the roads leading to Adam’s Peak.
 Constructing parks, bridges and cultivating crops like coconut.
 Had mastered several languages. Had been honored with the title “Kalikala Sahithya Sarvagna
Panditha”. he composed the book “Kav Silumina”.

7. Yapahuwa Kingdom
 After the death of King Parakramabahu II, his son Vijayabahu IV became the
next king. Vijayabahu IV was killed within 02 years.
 His brother Buvanekabahu I became the king and selected Yapahuwa as his
ruling center.
 Services rendered by King Buvanekabahu I:
 Constructing a Temple of Tooth Relic in Yapahuwa.
 Composing books on Buddhism.
 Maintaining trade relationships with Egypt. – King had sent a group to Cairo in Egypt
to build trade relationships with them.

8. Kurunegala Kingdom
King Buvanekanahu I’s son, Buvanekabahu II established the
Kurunegala Kingdom and succeeded as the next King.
King Parakramabahu IV became the king following
his father.
Services rendered by Parakramabahu IV:
Translating the ‘Pansiya Panas Jathaka Potha’ into Sinhala.
Composing the following books-
Dalada Siritha
Sinhala Bodhi Wansaya
Anagatha Wansaya

9. Gampola Kingdom
 King Buvanekabahu IV established Gampola Kingdom.
 Following him, Buvanekabahu V became the king.
 Important facts related to Gampola Kingdom.
 There were two powerful people other than the king;
 Nishshanka Alakeshwara
 Senadhilankara
 Constructing a fortress in Kotte.
 Defeating the army of Arya Chakrawarthi
 Arrival of the Arabic traveler Ibn Batuta
 Invasion of the Chinese General Cheng Ho.

10. Gampola Kingdom (cont.)
 Construction of;
Gadaladeni
Viharaya
Embekke DevalayaLankathilaka
Viharaya

11. Kotte Kingdom
 Established by King Parakramabahu VI.
 His Father: Jayamahale Mother: Sunethra Devi
 He captured Jaffna and Vanni areas and unified the country.
 Jaffna was captured by Prince Sapumal.
 And Prince Ambulugala was sent to Upcountry to control a rebellion made
against the king by the nobleman called Jothiya.

12. Kotte Kingdom (Cont.)
 Services rendered by King Parakramabahu VI;
 Unifying the country under his reign.
 Bringing a change inn the field of education by establishing few leading Pirivena’s including Sunethra Devi
Pirivena and Padmavathi Pirivena in Kegalle.
 Making a circle of brilliant schlars like Ven.Veedagama Maithri Thero and Ven. Thotagamuwe Sri Rahula
Thero.
 Composing Literay works:
Selalihini Sandeshaya
Hansa Sandeshaya
Parakumba Siritha
Kavyashekaraya

13. Jaffna Kingdom
 Sources which provide information about Jaffna:
 Yalpana Vaipawamalai
 Segarasa Sekaramalai
 The royal lineage: Arya Chakravarthi
 The first King : King Vijayakulangai Arya Chakravarthi
 Last King: King Sankili

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