Suranimala | |
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| Born | Nimala |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Other names | Nirmala, Suranimilawasabha |
| Known for | One of the ten giant warriors, second in command of king Dutugemunu's army |
Suranimala was a Sinhalese soldier in the 2nd century BCE. He was the second in command of King Dutugemunu’s army, and among ten of his best warriors known as ten giant warriors.[1] He made an immense contribution to King Dutugemunu's victory over King Elara. He is said to have been a highly skilled swordsman and his preferred weapon was a large sword.
- ^ http://www.sinhale.com/archeologist_ven.htm Archeologist ven. Ellawala Medhananda Thero states Thoppigala area was the birthplace of Suranimala...