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> 89<br />
When King Kassapa came back to Rohana, his forces were attacked by Prince Kitti. King Kassapa<br />
was defeated by Prince Kitti. Prince Kitti was only seventeen years old when he defeated King<br />
Kassapa. (The King of Rohana).<br />
~King Vijayabahu~<br />
(1059 AD – 1111 AD)<br />
After defeating King Kassapa, Prince Kitti consecrated in Rohana as King Vijayabahu.<br />
Cholas attack King Vijayabahu:<br />
These developments in the south, did not go unnoticed. Cholas in the North, seen the emergence of a<br />
new power in the south sent a powerful force to capture King Vijayabahu. King Vijayabahu decided<br />
that it is not the right time to fight the cholas and fled to Malaya country. (Hill country).<br />
People Stopped Paying Taxes to Cholas:<br />
During this time, people of North stopped paying taxes to Cholas.<br />
(Author’s Note: According to a Chola inscription found in South India, Lankan villages were<br />
assigned to pay taxes to various Hindu temples in Chola country. Ref: South Indian Inscriptions, E.<br />
Hultzsch, Vol II – Parts 3, 4, 5, Inscription 92).<br />
When the Chola King heard that people were not paying taxes, he sent a large army. Many people were<br />
killed by the Chola army. After subduing the people of Rajarata, Chola army concentrated on<br />
capturing Rohana.<br />
King Vijayabahu Requests Help from Ramanna (Burma):<br />
King Vijayabahu sent emissaries to Ramanna requesting help. Ramanna King sent many ships of<br />
supplies.<br />
King Vijayabahu Attacks:<br />
After providing the army with necessary supplies, King prepared for the inevitable war with the<br />
Cholas. King Vijayabahu engaged the Chola army near Pulattha mountain. Chola army retreated to<br />
Polonnaruwa. Twelve years of fighting went on between Cholas and King Vijayabahu.<br />
Finally King Vijayabahu felt it is the right time to attack the Chola army at Polonnaruwa with full<br />
might.<br />
Chola King sensing an imminent attack by King Vijayabahu, sent a huge army. King Vijayabahu<br />
found out the plans to bring more troops from Chola country. King sent an army to intercept them at<br />
the port at Mahatittha. (Mannar). King Vijayabahu was beaten by the Chola army and was forced to<br />
retreat to Kegalle. Cholas pursued him to Kegalle. Fighting in Kegalle went on for three months.<br />
Rebellion in Kurunagala:
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