About Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa
Lived 1179 – 1196 (aged 16–17). Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa was a monarch.
Vira Bahu I was son of Nissanka Malla and king of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa, in present-day Sri Lanka. He came to the throne after his father's death, however only managed to reign for less than a day, being crowned at night and slain at dawn by the commander-in-chief of the army, Tavuru Senevirat on the grounds that he was a son not equal to his father.
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Who was Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa?
Sri Lankan King
When was Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa born?
Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa was born in 1179.
When did Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa die?
Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa died in 1196.
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Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa was a monarch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vira Bahu I of Polonnaruwa. https://biography.guide/vira-bahu-i-of-polonnaruwa/
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