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Concise Mahavamsa Ruwan Rajapakse, P.E., Sinhalanet.com 104 After the death of Emperor Parakramabahu, no major construction work was conducted in Sri Lanka. Robert Percival who came to Lanka during late seventeenth century stated that it is probable that the island was inhabited by a different race during ancient times than the present possessors. (Ref. An Account of Island of Ceylon, Robert Percival –1803). Vijayabahu II: After the death of King Parakramabahu, his sister’s son Vijayabahu came to power. King Vijayabahu released many prisoners who were put in prison by King Parakramabahu. (Author’s Note: This passage in Mahavamsa indicates that King Parakramabahu was a tough ruler). King Vijayabahu was a pious King who conducted many meritorious deeds. A cowardly man named Mahinda killed the King and came to power. Mahinda VI: Mahinda ruled the country only for five days. Kitti Nissanka (Nissanka Malla) over powered Mahinda. Kitti Nissanka was the Yuwaraja of previous King Vijayabahu II. ~Nissanka Malla~ (1187 AD – 1196 AD) After Mahinda, uparaja of King Vijayabahu, Kitti Nissanka became the ruler. After becoming the ruler, Kitti Nissanka built a magnificent building for the tooth relic in Polonnaruwa. King restored the Ratnavali Chetiya in Polonnaruwa. (Today known as Rankoth Vihara). Further King Kitti Nissanka built seventy three Buddha statues in Jambu Kola Vihara. (Dambulla Vihara). The ruler went to Samanthakuta (Sri Padha) with the army to worship the footprint of Buddha. King built flower gardens, fruit gardens and houses for bhikkus. King Kitti Nissanka ruled the country in an excellent manner for nine years. Nissankamalla – Inscriptional Evidence: (Author’s Note: Nissanka Malla sent three expeditions to India. He built the famous Rameshwaram temple in South India. (Epigraphia Zeylanica i, No 9, ii No 17) King Nissankamalla erected several inscriptions declaring his successful capture of various Indian cities. Most scholars until recently have not paid attention to them. New inscriptions found in India suggest various contemporary south Indian Kings using titles such as Nissankaprathapa, Nissankamalla etc. These titles are alien to south Indian languages. As per “South Indian Inscriptions”, Volume XII, it is not clear what connection, these titles of south Indian Kings had with King Nissankamalla) (Ref: South Indian Inscriptions, Vol XII, Pallava Inscriptions, Archaeological Survey of India, 1986 Page 154). Kopperunjinga II – In inscriptions of Kopperunjinga II, it is stated that he drove out the Ceylonese. It should be mentioned here that Kopperunjinga I, made an alliance with King Parakramabahu to defeat Cholas and capture the Chola kingdom. It could be assumed that Lankans could have been a threat to the son of Kopperunjinga I. It seems at that point things went sour between Kadavas and Lankans.
Concise Mahavamsa Ruwan Rajapakse, P.E., Sinhalanet.com 105 (Ref: South Indian Inscriptions, Vol XII, Pallava Inscriptions, Archaeological Survey of India, 1986 Page XII). The war between Kopperunjinga II and the Lankans probably could have happened during the time of Nissanka Malla. It could be assumed from these South Indian inscriptions, that King Nissanka Malla continued the South Indian campaign started by King Parakramabahu and Nissanka Malla’s inscriptions are not empty claims. Other Nissanka Malla Inscriptions: Nissanka Malla Advises People of Rohana to Ignore Insults Made by People of Maya: (Katugaha Galge Pillar Inscription) This is an interesting inscription by King Nissanka Malla, where he advises people of Rohana to disregard insulting remarks made by people of other parts of the country. It should be mentioned here that people of Rohana rebelled against most powerful Emperor Parakramabahu during his time. Parakramabahu brutally crushed the Rohana rebellion. The memory of this rebellion was in the minds of people during King Nissanka Malla’s time. Present day Sinhalese will be able to read and understand this inscription since it is written in simple Sinhalese. (Note the new salutary word “Sri” at the beginning. Earlier inscriptions used Siddha and Swasthi). Sri!…..Ruhunu Rajyaye Atthan Kerehi Karunawen Kiyamha (Prosperity…..I am kindly telling this to people of Ruhuna) Dhana Dhanya Dhasi Dhasayan Athiva Jeewath wanna Kamatthaha (I know you like to live with wealth, grains and servants) Maya Rajyaye Atthawun Athin Nindha Paribawa Noasa (Do not let people of Maya, insult you) Lobheewa Anun Gatthata Asha Nokota (Do not be stingy) Bath Kaa Bulath Kaa mathata (Just because you eat rice and betel leaves) Udhatha Novarina Nivava swami Pakshapatha Gattho yay Kiyawawa. (Let people of Maya say that you are loyal to the King) Manushya Athma Labeema Dhullbaya (It is very difficult to be born as a human) Dukin Lath Athmaya Anayehi nasana bawa Dhamma Noweye (It is not wise to destroy the human life obtained with such difficulty…….This is somewhat of a threat by the King) Suwayen Jeewath wanna Kamatthamha (I know you like to live with happiness) Me awawadha kiya Pandi Rata dewarak gos thula bara nagee Pandi Rajjuruwangen bisowarun athun asuyn adhee woo aya gena
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