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Koimala Kalo
Koimala
Koimala Kalo
Kingdom of Maldives
Reign
1117 – 1141
Predecessor
King Siri Bovana Aananda
Successor
Dhovemi Kalaminja
Regnal name
Koimala Siri Mahaabarana Mahaa Radun
House
Theemuge
Father
King Siri Bovana Aananda
Koimala Siri Mahaabarana Mahaa Radun (Dhivehi: ކޮއިމަލާ ސިރީ މަހާބަރަނަ މަހާ ރަދުން) or Koimala (Dhivehi: ކޮއިމަލާ literally to "flower lad") or Koimala Kalo (Dhivehi: ކޮއިމަލާ ކަލޯ, literally "Lord Koimala") is the last pre-Islamic and the earliest verifiable ruler of the Maldives. He reigned from A.D. 1117 to A.D. 1141.
According to the Isdhoo Loamaafaanu, he unified the Maldives from Minicoy (now a part of India) to Addu in the south under his rule. Local folklores claim that he was the second Muslim ruler, however it is his successor, Dhovemi of the Maldives, who converted to Islam in 1153.
to remain; they ultimately proclaimed Koimala their king at Rasgetheemu, the original 'King's Island'. Koimala and his spouse migrated to Malé and settled...
rulers before King Koimala only ruled over parts of the Maldives or Deeva Maari (and Dheeva Mahal) as it was known then. Koimala was the first king to...
known as the first ruler of the Theemuge Dynasty (not considering King Koimala of the Lunar Dynasty). This name was derived from his house's name, Theemuge...
1965 26 July 1965 United Kingdom Unified according to legend by King Koimala (1117–1141). Independent sultanate until 1887, when it became a British...
attributed to King Koimala. According to a legend from Maldivian folklore, in the early 12th century AD, a medieval prince named Koimala, a nobleman of the...
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މުލީމާވާކިލެގެ), the maternal aunt of Sultan Dhovemi and sister of King Koimala. He ruled for 19 years and was succeeded by Ali I also of the Theemuge...
The ancient name of the island was Kolhumaduva during the time of King Koimala who united all atolls of the Maldives under one kingdom for the first time...
iconography. According to a legend in Maldivian folklore, a prince named Koimala from India or Sri Lanka entered the Maldives from the north (Ihavandhu)...
Malé, where the Giraavaru people granted permission to a visiting king Koimala Kalo prior to the foundation of his kingdom on Malé.[citation needed] They...
iconography. According to a legend of the Maldivian Folklore, a prince named Koimala from India or Sri Lanka entered the Maldives from the North (Ihavandhu)...
Theemuge dynasty is known as Siri Mahabarana and he is believed to be Koimala Kalo. Sri Mahabarana was proclaimed king in the year 1117 or 1118. Other...
names of some atolls. In the early 12th century, during the reign of King Koimala Siri Mahaabarana Mahaa Radun- the first king to rule over all the Maldive...
reigned over the Maldives at some time before the semi-legendary King Koimala; there are several other mentions by foreign travelers, mainly Arabs, of...
atolls of the Maldives is in describing the Deeva Mahal Kingdom of King Koimala Siri Mahaabarana around 1117 A.D. He was the first king to rule over the...
of this Dynasty is known to be 'Mahaabarana Mahaaradhun' also known as 'Koimala Kalo'. Theemuge had become a common household name during Maumoon's reign...
the fortifications of the southern frontier. King Mahaabarana Adeettiya (Koimala) from the Theemuge Dynasty becomes the first king to rule over the whole...
Svasti Sri Somavamsa Adipati Sri Theemuge Sri Maha Parama Aditya, King Koimala. Princess Henevi Ma'ava'a Kilage. Prince Dhovemi Kalaminja, Sultan Dhovemi...
the fortifications of the southern frontier. King Mahaabarana Adeettiya (Koimala) from the Theemuge Dynasty becomes the first king to rule over the whole...
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