Vijayabahu VI | |
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King of Kotte | |
Reign | 1513–1521 |
Predecessor | Dharma Parakramabahu IX |
Successor | Bhuvanekabahu VII (as king of Kotte) Mayadunne (as king of Sitawaka) |
Born | c. 1445 |
Died | 1521 | (aged 75–76)
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Issue | King Bhuvanekabahu VII King Mayadunne King Raigam Bandara Prince Maha Raigam Bandara Prince Devaraja |
House | House of Siri Sanga Bo |
Father | Parakramabahu VIII |
Mother | Kirawalle Princess |
Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
Vijayabahu VI was the son of Vira Parakrama Bahu VIII, who was an adopted child of Parakrama Bahu VI who founded the Kingdom of Kotte. He was born in c. 1445 and grew up with his brothers Sri Rajasinghe, Dharma Parakramabahu IX, and Raigam Bandara. He also had a sister who was married to Manamperi Arachchi.