Parakramabahu VIII of Kotte

Parakramabahu VIII (also known as Ambulagala Kumara) was King of Kotte in the fifteenth century, who ruled from 1484 to 1518. He succeeded Parakramabahu VII as king of Kotte and was succeeded by his son Dharma Parakramabahu IX. Another son Vijayabahu VII also became king.[1]

Parakramabahu VIII
King of Kotte
Reign1484–1518
PredecessorParakramabahu VII
SuccessorDharma Parakramabahu IX
SpouseTwo Keerawalle Princesses (sisters)
IssueDharma Parakramabahu IX
Vijayabahu VII
Full name
Ambulagala Kumara
HouseHouse of Kotte
FatherParakramabahu VIBiological Father Manikya Prathiraja
MotherKeerawalle Princess 
siblings            = Sapumal Bandara
Kapuru Lama Etana (Kusumasana Devi)


See also

References
  1. "Portuguese encounter with King of Kotte in 1517". Denis N. Fernando. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
Parakramabahu VIII of Kotte
House of Kotte
Born: ? ? Died: ? ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Parakramabahu VII		 King of Kotte
1484–1518		 Succeeded by
Dharma Parakramabahu IX


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