| Panditha Parakramabahu II | |||||
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| King of Dambadeniya | |||||
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| Reign | 1236-1270 | ||||
| Coronation | 1236 | ||||
| Predecessor | Vijayabahu III | ||||
| Successor | Vijayabahu IV | ||||
| Died | 1270 | ||||
| Spouse | Queen Giruva Devi of Ramachandra Brahmin clan[citation needed] | ||||
| Issue | Vijayabahu IV Bhuvanaikabahu I | ||||
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| House | House of Siri Sanga Bo | ||||
| Father | Vijayabahu III | ||||
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism | ||||
Parakramabahu II, also known as Panditha Parakramabāhu, was the King of Dambadeniya in 13th century, whose reign lasted from 1236 to 1270. As a pioneer in literature, he was bestowed with the honorary title "Kalikala Sahitya Sarvagna Pandita".[1] Parakramabahu's reign is notable for the creation of numerous Sinhalese literal works such as, Kausilumina, Pūjāvaliya, Pāli Vishuddḥi Mārgaya, Thūpavaṃsa and Sidhath Sangarāva.[2] He launched a campaign against the Eastern Ganga invader Kalinga Magha, and successfully expelled him in 1255, unifying Sri Lanka under one rule. He succeeded his father Vijayabahu III as King of Dambadeniya, and was succeeded by his elder son, Vijayabahu IV, after his death.
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