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Nissanka Malla
නිස්සංක මල්ල
King of Sri Lanka
Statue of Nissanka Malla in the Dambulla cave temple
Reign1187–1196
PredecessorMahinda VI
SuccessorVira Bahu I
Born1157 or 1158
Sinhapura, Kalinga
Died1196(1196-00-00) (aged 38–39)
ConsortKalinga Subadradevi
Gangavamsa Kalyanamahadevi
Wife
  • Kalyanavati
IssueVira Bahu I
Names
Kalinga Nissanka Malla
DynastyHouse of Kalinga
FatherJayagopa
MotherParvati
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

Nissanka Malla (Sinhala: නිස්සංක මල්ල), also known as Keerti Nissanka and Kalinga Lokesvara was a king of Polonnaruwa (Sri Lanka) who ruled the country from 1187 to 1196.[1] He is known for his architectural constructions such as the Nissanka Lata Mandapaya, Hatadage and Rankot Vihara, as well as for the refurbishment of old temples and irrigation tanks.

Nissanka Malla declared that only a Buddhist had the right to rule the country, thereby securing his position and justifying his claim for kingship. He spent large sums for various constructions and refurbishments, and also gave money to the public in an attempt to put down crimes. He maintained cordial relationships with several countries, and also invaded the states of the Pandyan and Chola dynasties in South India.

  1. ^ "The largest dagoba in Polonnaruwa". Sunday Observer. 2005-05-08. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2009-04-11.

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