Ptolemy XIV of Egypt vs Vijaya

Ptolemy XIV became co-ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt alongside his older sister Cleopatra VII after the death of Ptolemy XIII. He was about 12 years old and served as a nominal figurehead while Cleopatra held actual power.

Ptolemy XIV accompanied Cleopatra VII on her visit to Rome, where they lived as client royalty under Julius Caesar's protection. His presence in Rome was part of Cleopatra's diplomatic strategy to secure Roman support.

Ptolemy XIV died under suspicious circumstances, likely poisoned on the orders of Cleopatra VII. His death removed a potential rival and allowed Cleopatra to install her son Caesarion as co-ruler.

According to the Mahavamsa, Prince Vijaya and his 700 followers landed on the island of Sri Lanka on the day of the Buddha's death. He established the kingdom of Tambapanni, marking the beginning of Sinhalese civilization in Sri Lanka.

Vijaya founded the Kingdom of Tambapanni, the first recorded kingdom in Sri Lanka, with its capital at Tambapanni. He established a system of governance and married a local princess, Kuveni, to consolidate his rule.

Vijaya was exiled from his homeland in India, along with his followers, due to his misdeeds. According to legend, he was the son of King Sinhabahu of Vanga (Bengal) and was banished for his violent behavior.

Vijaya married Kuveni, a local princess of the Yaksha tribe, who helped him defeat other local chieftains. The marriage was a political alliance that secured his control over the island. Later, he abandoned her for a princess from India.