About Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa
Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa was a monarch.
Mahinda VI (?–1187) was a king of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa who came to the throne by killing his predecessor Vijayabahu II. He only reigned for five days, being killed by his successor and Vijayabahu II's sub-king, Nissanka Malla.
During his short reign, he wrote the Madigiriya inscription to show regards to Maharaja Samara of Srivijaya for his deeds to free the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa from the Cholas.
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Who was Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa?
king of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa
When did Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa die?
Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa died in 1187.
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Mahinda VI of Polonnaruwa was a monarch.
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