Principality of Ruhuna

The Principality of Ruhuna, also referred to as the Kingdom of Ruhuna, is a region of present-day Southern and Eastern Sri Lanka. It was the center of a flourishing civilization and the cultural and economic centers of ancient Sri Lanka. Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota), were established here.[1][2]

Ruhuna (Ruhunu)

History

Ruhuna was founded around 200 BC by Prince Mahanaga, brother to Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura, after a personal dispute. This region played a vital role in building the nation as well in the establishment of Buddhist culture.[3]

The area identified with Ruhuna in ancient times is mainly the Southern Province, a large part of the Uva Province and small parts of, Sabaragamuwa & Eastern Provinces.[3]

Princes of Ruhuna
Portrait Name Birth Death King From King Until Relationship with Predecessor(s)
Mahanaga--??Younger brother of Devanampiya Tissa
Yatala Tissa--??Son of Mahanaga
Gothabhaya--?205 BCSon of Yatala Tissa
Kavan Tissa--205 BC161 BCSon of Gothabhaya
Vikramabahu
(aka Kassapa VI before coronation)		--10291041*Son of Mahinda
Kirthi
(Minister)		--10491049*A nobleman of Ruhuna
Mahalana Kirthi--10491052*A Chief
Vikkama Pandya--10521053*A Sinhala Prince
Jagathpala--10531057*A native of Ayodhya
Pârakkama Pandya--10571059
Lokeshwara
(Minister)		--1059?*An inhabitant of Ruhuna
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See also

References
  1. "South Asia-China Dialogue: Proceedings of the Joint Seminar of South Asian and Chinese Scholars, Beijing, 9-16 June 1980". Marga Institute. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
  2. Ring, Trudy (1996). Asia and Oceania: International Dictionary of Historic Places. New York: Routledge.
  3. Sīnigama Mahānāma, Maṅgalasiri (1996). Ruhuṇu puda bima. Sri Lanka: Ministry of Education (Sri Lanka). ISBN 955-923-700-4.


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