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Vijayabahu VI of Kotte information


Vijayabahu VI
King of Kotte
Reign1513–1521
PredecessorDharma Parakramabahu IX
SuccessorBhuvanekabahu VII (as king of Kotte)

Mayadunne (as king of Sitawaka)

Raigam Bandara (as king of Raigama)
Bornc. 1445
Died1521(1521-00-00) (aged 75–76)
Wives
  • Queen Consort Anula Kahatuda Kirawelle (Kirawalle Maha Biso Bandara)
  • Queen Consort Rupawathi alias Kiravelle Devarajasinghe Devi
IssueKing Bhuvanekabahu VII

King Mayadunne

King Raigam Bandara

Prince Maha Raigam Bandara

Prince Devaraja
HouseHouse of Siri Sanga Bo
FatherParakramabahu VIII
MotherKirawalle Princess
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

Vijayabahu VI was the son of Vira Parakrama Bahu VIII, who was an adopted child of Parakrama Bahu VI who founded the Kingdom of Kotte. He was born in c. 1445 and grew up with his brothers Sri Rajasinghe, Dharma Parakramabahu IX, and Raigam Bandara. He also had a sister who was married to Manamperi Arachchi.

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