Vijayabahu VII of Kotte
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Vijayabahu VII was King of Kotte
in the sixteenth century, who ruled from 1509 to 1521. He succeeded his brother Dharma Parakramabahu IX
, who ruled from Kelaniya
as King of Kotte, and was succeeded by his son Bhuvanekabahu VII
. Mayadunne was also his son.
Kingdom of Kotte
The Kingdom of Kotte , centred on Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte was a kingdom that flourished in Sri Lanka during the 15th century. Its king was the last native sovereign to unify all of Sri Lanka under one rule. -Etymology:The term Kotte means fortress in Sinhalese...
in the sixteenth century, who ruled from 1509 to 1521. He succeeded his brother Dharma Parakramabahu IX
Dharma Parakramabahu IX of Kotte
Dharma Parakramabahu IX was King of Kotte in the sixteenth century, who ruled from 1508/09 to 1528. He succeeded his father Parakramabahu VIII as king of Kotte and was succeeded by his son Vijayabahu VII.-External links:* * *...
, who ruled from Kelaniya
Kelaniya
Kelaniya is a small town near Colombo, Sri Lanka in the Gampaha District. It is known for the Buddhist temple built on the banks of the Kelani River, which runs through the town...
as King of Kotte, and was succeeded by his son Bhuvanekabahu VII
Bhuvanekabahu VII of Kotte
Bhuvanekabahu VII was King of Kotte in the sixteenth century, who ruled from 1521 to 1551. He succeeded his father Vijayabahu VII as king and was his eldest son. Bhuvanekabahu VII was succeeded by his grandson Dharmapala...
. Mayadunne was also his son.