Parakramabahu VI

MedievalEmperorSri Lanka1412 — 1467

Last great Sinhalese king who unified the island.

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Quick Facts

Born

1412

Died

1467

Country

Sri Lanka

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)85

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score64.8

Parakramabahu VI — Complete Timeline

1420 AD

Construction of the Temple of the Tooth in KotteCultural◆ Major

Parakramabahu VI built a new Temple of the Tooth in his capital, Kotte. This reinforced Kotte's status as the religious and political center of the island.

BuddhismArchitectureCapital

Impact: nationalconstructive

1430 AD

Patronage of Literature and ArtsCultural◆ Major

Parakramabahu VI's court was a center of literary and artistic activity. He patronized poets and scholars, leading to a flourishing of Sinhalese literature, including the 'Sandesa' (message) poems.

LiteraturePatronageCultural Renaissance

Impact: nationalconstructive

1450 AD

Unification of Sri LankaWar

Parakramabahu VI unified the entire island of Sri Lanka under his rule for the first time since Parakramabahu I. He conquered the Kingdom of Jaffna in the north and brought the entire island under Kotte's control.

UnificationConquestMilitary Campaign

Impact: national

Conquest of the Kingdom of JaffnaWar◆ Major

Parakramabahu VI's forces, led by his adopted son Sapumal Kumaraya, conquered the Kingdom of Jaffna. This brought the Tamil north under Sinhalese rule and ended the Aryacakravarti dynasty.

ConquestMilitary CampaignTamil Kingdom

Impact: national