Vikramabahu I

Vikramabâhu I (ruled 1111–1132) was a medieval king of Sri Lanka. He was the son of king Vijayabahu I and the Queen Thilokasundari who was a Kalinga princess. He was the "Mapa"("Maha Arya Pada" or prince successor) who ruled the Ruhuna on behalf of the king during king Jayabâhu I's reign.

Vikramabâhu I
King of Polonnaruwa
Reign	1111–1132
Predecessor	Jayabâhu I
Successor	Gajabahu II
Died	1132
Consort	Sundara Maha Devi
Issue	Gajabahu II
House	House of Vijayabahu
Father	Vijayabahu I
Mother	Thilokasundari
Religion	Theravada Buddhism

After the death of king Jayabâhu I, there were many conflicts due to the conspiracy by Vikramabâhu I's aunt, the sister of king Vijayabahu I, Miththa, to give the throne to her son while Vikramabâhu I was in Ruhuna. However, Vikramabâhu who was the rightful ruler who was able to gain the throne while his aunt and her sons fled the country.

See also

• Mahavamsa
• List of monarchs of Sri Lanka
• History of Sri Lanka

External links

• Codrington's Short History of Ceylon