Concise Mahavamsa Ruwan Rajapakse, P.E., Sinhalanet.com 1
Concise Mahavamsa Ruwan Rajapakse, P.E., Sinhalanet.com 1
Concise Mahavamsa Ruwan Rajapakse, P.E., Sinhalanet.com 1
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<strong>Concise</strong> <strong>Mahavamsa</strong> <strong>Ruwan</strong> <strong>Rajapakse</strong>, P.E., <strong>Sinhalanet</strong>.<strong>com</strong> 110<br />
(Author’s Note: Interestingly the <strong>Mahavamsa</strong> author in this section considers separation of<br />
people based on castes to be a good deed!).<br />
General Ayasmantha <strong>com</strong>piled a Law book.<br />
Dhammashoka: (Three month old infant)<br />
After Queen Kalyanawathie, General Ayasmantha raised a three month old Prince Dhammashoka to<br />
the throne. (The fate of Queen Kalyanawathie is not stated in <strong>Mahavamsa</strong>. Probably died from natural<br />
causes).<br />
Mahadipadha Anikanga killed both General Ayasmantha and Dhammashoka and came to the throne.<br />
Anikanga:<br />
Anikanga was killed by Vikkantha Chamunakka and came to the throne. Anikanga ruled only for<br />
seventeen days. Vikkantha Chamunakka placed Queen Lilawathie on the throne.<br />
Queen Lilawathie: (Second Term)<br />
Queen Lilawathie ruled for one year. She was deposed by Lokissara.<br />
(Author’s Note: The tradition of placing wives of previous leaders continues to date in modern<br />
Sri Lanka)<br />
Lokissara:<br />
Lokissara ruled the country for nine months. Lokissara was removed from power by General<br />
Parakrama. The General placed Queen Lilawathie on the throne.<br />
(Author’s Note: <strong>Mahavamsa</strong> does not give details of these power exchanges. Most probably<br />
they were inter-connected events and wars could have been raging all over the country without an end.<br />
As we know there were rebellions against most powerful Parakramabahu as well).<br />
Queen Lilawathie: (Third Term)<br />
Queen Lilawathie ruled the country for seven months. She was removed from power by Parakrama<br />
Pandu, who came from the Pandu country.<br />
(Author’s Note: As one could see, this time period was a troubled time period in Lanka. Leaders<br />
came and went every few months. Leadership does not change hands without violence. The country<br />
spiraled down in all aspects and never reached the glorious times of Dutugamunu, Wasabha, Mahasen<br />
or Parakramabahu afterwards. Apparently Pandus saw the opportunity to capture power).<br />
Parakrama Pandu:<br />
Parakrama Pandu ruled the country for three years.