Bhuvanaikabahu I was King of Dambadeniya in the 13th century, who ruled from 1271 to 1283. He succeeded his brother Vijayabahu IV as King of Dambadeniya and an Interregnum of 19 years is thought to have occurred after his death. His nephew Parakkamabahu III ruled from Polonnaruwa, and was not formally considered as a King of Dambadeniya.

Bhuvanaikabahu I
King of Dambadeniya
Massa coin of Bhuvanaikabahu I
Reign1271-1285
PredecessorVijayabahu IV
SuccessorInterregnum
Parakkamabahu III
HouseHouse of Siri Sanga Bo
FatherParakkamabahu II
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

Bhuvanaikabahu I is known to have resided in Yapahuwa.

Relations with Egypt

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Historical chronicles record that king Bhuvanaikabahu sent an embassy to the Mamluk Sultanate in early 1283 with the aim of forming an alliance.

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Bhuvanaikabahu I
Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Dambadeniya
1271–1283
Succeeded by