Kings of Sri Lanka (Royal Dynasty of Sri Lanka)

Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya / Dambulla Cave Temple - Cave 3 - Maha Aluth Viharaya King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe
Cave 3 – Maha Aluth Viharaya – Statue of King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe of Kandyan Kingdom

Sri Lankan Royal Dynasty  ( line of Kings of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Kings) is probably the longest Royal Dynasty in the world which survived from 543 BC (over 2350 years) up to 1815, until the capture of the last Kandyan King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe by the British invading forces.

The complete Royal Dynasty of Sri Lanka is documented in a number of historical documents with the primary document being the Mahavamsa (The Great Chronicle of of Sri Lanka).

Primary Ancient Manuscripts Detailing the Sovereigns of Sri Lanka

The primary ancient manuscripts detailing the sovereigns of Sri Lanka include several crucial chronicles. Here’s an overview of each:

  1. Dipavamsa: meaning “Chronicle of the Island,” is Sri Lanka’s earliest known historical chronicle, believed to have been compiled between the 3rd and 4th centuries CE. The chronicle is anonymous but was likely a collective work by Buddhist monks. It serves as foundational “source material” for the later Mahavamsa, which expanded on its accounts with more detail and style, reinforcing the significance of the Buddhist tradition in Sri Lankan history and culture.
  2. Mahavamsa: meaning “The Great Chronicle,” is a highly detailed historical account of Sri Lanka, covering events up until the reign of King Mahasena of Anuradhapura. Initially compiled by Mahanama Thero in the 5th or 6th century CE, this chronicle was later expanded upon by other authors who added additional chapters.
  3. Culavamsa: meaning “The Lesser Chronicle,” starts where the Mahavamsa stops and records the history of Sri Lankan rulers from the 4th century to 1815. Compiled over centuries by various Buddhist monks, it is generally regarded as a continuation of the Mahavamsa, thus forming a comprehensive historical chronicle covering over two thousand years. Together, the Mahavamsa and Culavamsa are often seen as one extended chronicle, commonly referred to simply as the Mahavamsa. This unified text remains a crucial source for understanding the royal, cultural, and religious history of Sri Lanka over millennia.
  4. Rajavaliya: meaning “line of Kings” is a 17th-century historical chronicle of Sri Lanka, covering the history of the island from its beginnings up to the accession of King Vimaladharmasurya II in 1687. It is believed this manuscript is the work of several authors.

The reign periods of rulers of ancient Sri Lanka, as documented in historical manuscripts, can vary due to differences in how these records were compiled, translated, or interpreted over centuries. Texts like the Dipavamsa, Mahavamsa, and Culavamsa, as well as other historical sources, were written by different authors and at various times, sometimes with updates that added new information or interpretations. Additionally, dates were often recorded using methods specific to each era, making them challenging to standardize when converted to the modern calendar.

These variations are why some modern books and publications present different years for the same ruler’s reign. Researchers and historians rely on comparative studies of different manuscripts to establish approximate timelines, but exact years often remain a topic of scholarly interpretation.

Chronological list of Kings of  Sri Lanka (Royal Dynasty of Sri Lanka)

Ruler Details
Period
Tambapanni    
Vijaya Arrived in Sri Lanka from India
543-505 BC
Upatissa A minister of Vijaya. Vijaya had no children from Pandi Queen3
505-504 BC
Vijitapura    
Panduvasdeva Son of Sumitta. Vijayas own brother who came from Sagala – India. Upatissa handed the crown to him when he arrived in Sri Lanka.
504-474 BC
Abhaya Eldest Son of Panduvasdeva. He had 9 brothers. The youngest was a sister called Chitta who later became to known as Unmadachitra who was prisoned in a chamber built upon a tower (Ek-tam-ge).
474-454 BC
Tissa* Second Son of Panduvasdeva. Ruled for a very brief peiod. When the 9 other brothers disputed Abhaya giving up some land to Pandukabhaya, he gave up the throne and the brothers gave the throne to the next eldest brother Tissa before going to war with Pandukabhaya according to Mahavamsa. Deepavamsa and Rajavaliya has no mention of this event.
??
Anuradhapura    
Pandukabhaya Unmadachitra ‘s son. Fathered by Prince Deegha Gamini. Killed 8 uncles to  became the king as predicted by the Brahmins.
437-367 BC
Ganatissa 3 Son of Pandukabhaya who ruled for 40 years and his son was Mutasiva according to Rajavaliya. However much older Deepavamsa and Mahavamsa doesnt mention a Ganatissa and states son of Pandukabaya was Mutasiva
(40 years)*
Mutasiva Son of Ganatissa according to Rajavaliya. However according to Deepavamsa and Mahavamsa, he is the son of Pandukabaya
367-307 BC
Devanampiyatissa Son of mutasiva
307-267 BC
Arrival of the Great Mahinda Thero and introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
307 BC
Arrival of Theri Sanghamitta with a branch of the original Sri Maha Bodhi in India
306 BC
Uttiya Brother of Devamnampiyatissa
267 – 257 BC
Mahasiva Brother of Devamnampiyatissa
257 – 247 BC
Suratissa Brother of Devamnampiyatissa
247 – 237 BC
Sena and Guttgaka Indian Invaders
237 – 215 BC
Asela Youngest brother of Devanampiyatissa
215 – 205 BC
Elara Tamil invador form Chola country in India. Killed King Asela
205-161 BC
Dutugemunu Son of King Kavanthissa of Ruhuna and queen Vihara Maha Devi. Kavanthissa is a brother of Devanampiyatissa
161-137 BC
Saddhatissa Brother of Dutugemunu
137-119 BC
Thulatthana Second son of Saddhatissa
119 BC
Lanjatissa Elder son of Saddhatissa who ousted  Thulatthana
119-109 BC
Khallata Naga Son of Saddhatissa
109-104 BC

Wattagamini Abhaya (Walagamba)
Youngest son of Saddhatissa
104 BC
Pulahatta One of the seven South Indian Tamil Invaders who defeated Vattagamini Abaya. Two went back and other five stayed back and killed each other for the throne.
104-101 BC
Bahiya Bahiya was the commander of Pulahatta’s troops. Slew Pulahatta and took the throne
101-99 BC
Panayamara Panayamara was the commander in chief of Bahiya’s troops. Slew Bahiya and took the throne
99-92 BC
Pilayamara Pilayamara was the commander in chief of Panayamara’s troops. Slew Panayamara and took the throne

92 BC (7 months)

Dathika Dathika was the commander in chief of Pilayamara’s troops. Slew Pilayamara and took the throne
91-89 BC
Wattagamini Abhaya (restored) Defeated the South Indian Tamil Invaders (Dathika) and regained his sovereignty.
89-76 BC
Documentation of Thripititaka in Pali during the reign of Vattagamini Abaya at Alu Viharya in Matale. These ola manuscripts were burnt by the British in 1848 and was lost forever for the Buddhists around the world
Mahaculi Mahathissa Son of Khallata Naga and adopted son of Vattagamini Abhaya
76-62 BC
Coranaga Son of Wattagamini Abhaya who was poisoned by his queen Anula
62-50 BC
Tissa Son of Mahaculi Mahathissa also poisoned by Anula.
50-47 BC
Siva Queen Anula’s lover, a palace guard. Made Anula his queen and ruled for one year two months. Was poisoned by Anula for the love of Vatuka.
47 BC
Vatuka A Tamil which queen Anula fell in love with. Was a city carpenter. Made Anula his queen and ruled for one year two months. Was poisoned by Anula for the love of Darubhatika Tissa.
46 BC
Darubhatika Tissa A wood carrier which queen Anula fell in love with. Made Anula his queen and ruled for one year one month. Was poisoned by Anula for the love of Niliya.
45 BC
Niliya A brahman who was the palace-priest, which queen Anula fell in love with. Made Anula his queen and ruled for six months. Was poisoned by Anula.
44 BC
Anula (Queen) Took control of the crown after poisoning all previous six rulers
43 BC
Kutakanna Tissa Mahaculi Mahathissa’s second son. Slayed Anula
42-20 BC
Bhatika Abhaya Son of Kutakanna Tissa
20 BC-9 AC
Mahadathika Mahanaga Younger brother of Bhatika Abhaya
9-21 AC
Amanda-Gamini Abhaya Son of Mahadathika Mahanaga
21-30
Kanirajanu Tissa Younger brother of Amanda-Gamini Abhaya. Killed his brother.
30-33
Gulabhaya Son of Amanda-Gamini Abhaya. Ruled for 1 year.
33-35
Seevali (Queen) Younger sister of Gulabhaya. Ruled ofr 4 months
35
Ilanaga A nephew of Amanda-Gamini Abhaya (sister’s son) .
Dethroned Queen Seevali
35
The Lambakanna Clan Who imprisoned the king in his first year and they administered the Government. But the king escaped to Malaya Rata (Hill Country) and came back after 3 years to battle the Lambakannas
35-38
Ilanaga (restored) Defeated the Lambakannas and took back the control
38-44
Candamukha Siva Son of Ilanaga
44-52
Yasalalaka Tissa Younger brother of Candamukha Siva. Slew his brother for the throne.
52-59
Subha The gate watchman of the Palace. The king used to swap places with him from time to time due to close resemblance of the two. At one instance the Guard dressed as the king, ordered to slay the king (dressed as the guard) thus becoming the king.
59-65
Vasabha From the The Lambakanna Clan. Defeated Subha
65-109
Vankanasika Tissa Son of Vasabha. Married the daughter of Suba
109-112
Gajabahu I Son of Vankanasika Tissa
112-134
Mahalla Naga Father in law of Gajabahu I
134-140
Bhathika Tissa Son of Mahalla Naga
140-164
Kanittha Tissa Youngest brother of Bhathika Tissa
164-192
Khujja Naga Son of Kanittha Tissa
192-194
Kuncha Naga Brother of Khujja Naga. Killed Khujja Naga.
194-195
Siri Naga I brother of the Kuncha Naga’s consort. Was the commander of troops. Defeated Kuncha Naga.
195-214
Voharika Tissa Son of Siri Naga
214-236
Abhaya Naga Younger brother of Voharika Tissa had a affair with the queen. Slew Voharika Tissa to take power
236-244
Sirinaga II Son of Voharika Tissa
244-246
Vijaya-Kumara Son of Sirinaga
246-247
Samghatissa I Of Lambakannas clan. Three friends (Samghatissa, Samghabodhi and Gothakabhaya) killed Vijaya and Samghatissa took over.
247-251
Sirisamghabodhi one of the three friends of Samghatissa. Took over after the the Samghatissa I.
251-253
Gothabhaya The third friend. Took control of the Kingdom after Sirisamghabodhi fled from the city
253-266
Jettatissa I Son of Gothabhaya
266-276
Mahasena Younger brother of Jettatissa I
276-303
Sirimeghavanna (Kithsiri Mevan) Son of Mahasena
303-311
Arrival of Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka during King Sirimeghavanna’s rule  
Jettasissa II Younger brother of Sirimeghavanna
331-340
Buddhadasa Son of Jettasissa
340-368
Upatissa I Son of Buddhadasa
368-410
Mahanama 2nd son of Buddhadasa
410-432
Sotthi Sona Illegitimate son of Mahanama who rules only for one day. He became the king in the forenoon and died in the afternoon from the poison given by his queen, princess Sanga
432
Chattagahaha Janthu  
432
Mittasena  
432-433
Pandu Pandyan Invaders who took control
433-438
Parinda Pandyan Invaders who took control
438-441
Khudda Parinda Pandyan Invaders who took control
441-456
Tiritara Pandyan Invaders who took control
456
Dathiya Pandyan Invaders who took control
456-459
Pithiya Pandyan Invaders who took control
459
Dhathusena A monk who gave up the robe to fight the tamil invaders after king Mahanama
459-477
Kassapa I Son of Dhathusena. Killed his father for the throne and built the rock fortress at Sigiriya.
477-495
Moggallana Step brother and the rightful owner to the throne. Defeated Kassapa to gain the throne. Kassapa committed suicide.
495-512
Kumara-Dhatusena Son of Moggallana. Died by jumping in to the funeral pyre of his friend Kalidasa
512-520
Kittisena Son of Kumara-Dhatusena
520-521
Siva Uncle of Kittisena. Killed Kittisena
521
Upatissa II From Lamani clan. Killed Siva and ruled for 1 year ten months
521-522
Amba Samanera Silakala Killed Upatissa. From the same clan
522-535
Dathapabhuti Son of Amba Samanera Silakala. Ruled for six months
535
Moggallana II (Dalamugalan) nephew of Dathapabhuti
535-555
Kittisiri Meghavanna Son of Dalamugalan
555-573
Mahanaga From Okkaka clan. Killed Kittisiri Meghavanna
573-575
Aggabodhi I Nephew of Mahanaga
575-608
Aggabodhi II Nephew of Aggabodhi I
608-618
Sanghatissa II Younger brother of Aggabodhi II. Reigned for two months
618
Moggallana III Killed Sanghatissa II
618-623
Silameghavanna Killed Moggallana III
623-632
Aggaboghi III (Sirisangabodhi) Son of Silameghavanna
632
Jettatissa III Expelled king Aggabodhi
632
Aggabodhi III (restored) Aggabodhi defeats Jettatissa
632-643
Dathopatissa I younger brother of Aggabodhi
643-650
Kassapa II  
650-659
Dappula I Son of Mahatissa and Samghasiva. They had 3 sons, Aggabodhi, Dappula and Maniakkhika. Rohana seems to be operating as a indipendent kingdom in the 7th century1.
Ruled only for seven days in Anuradhapura and for three years – in the South (kingdom of Rohana)
659-662
Dathopatissa II  
659-667
Aggabodhi IV Nephew of Dathopatissa. A very popular king who died in Polonnaruwa
667-683
Datta (Datasiva) heir apparent (යුවරජ) of Aggabodhi IV
683-684
Hetthadatha II Dathasiva is banished by a powerful tamil general named Potthakutta who was in the army of  Dathopatissa. A puppet king Hetthadatha is crowned by Potthakutta.
684
Manavamma Son of Kassapa II
684-718
Aggabodhi V Son of Manavamma
718-724
Kassapa III Younger brother of Aggabodhi V
724-730
Mahinda I Younger brother of Aggabodhi V
730-733
Aggabodhi VI Son of Kassapa III?
733-772
Aggabodhi VII Son of Mahinda I
772-777
Mahinda II Son of Aggabodhi VII
777-797
Udaya I Son of Mahinda II. Also known as Dappula II
797-801
Mahinda III  
801-804
Aggabodhi VIII  
804-815
Dappula III Younger brother of Aggabodhi VIII
815-831
Aggabodhi IX (Siri Sangabo)  
831-835
Sena I (Abha Salamevan) Younger brother of Dappula III
833-853
Sena II (Sirisangabo) Nephew of Sena I
853-887
Udaya II (Abha Salamevan) Brother of Sena II
887-898
Kassapa IV (Sirisangabo) Brother of Sena II
898-914
Kassapa V (Abhaya Salamevan) Son of Sena II
914-923
Dappula IV (Sirisangabo) Son of Sena II. Ruled only for 7 months
923-924
Dappula V Younger brother of Dappula IV
924-935
Udaya III (Sirisangabo) Father was Mahadipada Mahinda who was a brother of Sena II
935-938
Sena III (Abha Salameven) Son of Udaya II
938-946
Udaya IV (Sirisangabo) Son of Kassapa IV
946-954
Sena IV  
954-956
Mahinda IV Nephew of Udaya IV
956-972
Sena V Son of Mahinda IV. Became the king at age of 12
972-982
Mahinda V Brother of Sena V. Reigned from Urathota. Was captured by the cholas and deported to India
982-1029
Polnnaruwa    
“Chola” Invaders South Indian invaders
1017-1070

Vijayabahu I  
1070-1110
Jayabahu I Younger brother of Vijayabahu I
1110-1111
Wickramabahu I Son of Vijayabahu I
1111-1132
Gajabahu II  
1132-1159
Parakramabahu I The father of Parakramabahu , Manabharana was the son of Mitta, who was the sister of Vijayabahu. The mother of Parakramabahu was Rathnavali who was a daughter of Vijayabahu. It was during his period that queen Sugala Devi, the last monarch of the Kingdom of Ruhuna fought for its freedom which Parakramabahu brutally crushed.
1153-1186
Vijayabahu II Son of Parakramabahu’s sister
1186-1187
Nissanka Malla Came from Kalinga kingdom in India
1187-1196
Virabahu Son of Nissanka Malla. Ruled only for 1 day. Was killed by a general due to him been ‘unequal birth’ being a son of one of the many pricesses brought from foriegn lands who were not quite equal in ranks
1196
Wickramabahu II Younger brother of Nissanka Malla. After murdering Virabahu,the throne was handed to Wickramabahu with no oppersition from the Kalinga Family. Ruled only for 3 months before been murdered by Choda Ganga
1196
Choda Ganga A nephew of Nissanka Malla. Ruled only for 9 months before been killed by a General named Senevirat
1196-1197
Queen Leelavathi Principle wife of Parakramabahu I. She was placed at the throne by the General Senevirat (Kitti)
1197-1200
Sahasa Malla A half brother of Nissanka Malla (inscription) who came from Kalinga kingdom in India supported by General Ayasmanta (same general Senevirat?)
23rd Auguest 1200-1202
Queen Kalyanavathi Second wife of Nissanka Malla. Supported by General Ayasmanta who deposed Sahasa Malla
1202-1208
Dharmashoka Was made the king at the age of three months. Supported by General Ayasmanta who deposed Queen Kalyanavathi
1208-1209
Anikanga Mahadipada Came with a Cola army and killed Dharmashoka and General Ayasmanta. Pujavaliya states Dharmashoka was Anikanga’s son. Ruled the country for 17 days
1209
Queen Leelavathi (restored) Anikanga was assassinated by the general Vikkantacamunakka of Polonnaruwa Army and placed Queen Leelavathi from Pandyan Dynasty at the throne for the 2nd time
1209-1210
Lokeshwara Invader from Kalinga Dynasty in India. He ruled only for 9 months according to Culavamsa and 5 months according to Pujavaliya
1210-1211
Queen Leelavathi (restored) Lokeshwara was dethroned by a General called Parakrama and Queen Leelavathi was placed on the throne for the 3rd time. She ruled only for 7 months this time
1211-1212
Parakramabahu Pandu Invader from Pandyan kingdom in India who deposed Queen and the General Parakrama
1212-1215
Magha Invader from Kalinga kingdom in India. Deposed Parakramabahu Pandu. His 24,000 strong army looted, plundered and sacked Rajarattha on an unprecedented scale.
1215-1236
Dambadeniya    
Vijayabahu III Also called “Vijayabahu Vathimi”, “Vanni Vijayabahu” and “Kalinga Vijayabahu”. Does not belong to any Royal bloodline from Pollonnaruwa. Origin is unclear
1232-1236
Parakramabahu II Elder Son of Vijayabahu III. Also known as Panditha Parakramabahu. Defeated Indian invader Maga in Pollonnaruwa
1236 -1270

Vijayabahu IV Son of Parakramabahu II
1270-1272
Yapahuwa    
Buwanekabahu I Brother of Vijayabahu IV. After living in Dambadeniya for some years, Shifted his rule to Yapahuwa
1272-1284
Parakramabahu III Son of Vijayabahu IV
??? – 1293
Kurunegala    
Buwanekabahu II Son of Buwanekabahu I. Defeated Parakramabahu III and shifted the Kingdom to Kurunegala
1293 – 1302
Parakramabahu IV Son of Buwanekabahu II. After Parakramabahu IV’s death the Kingdom was weakened and his sons split it into two.
1325 or 1311/12 – 1325 or 1317/18
1302-1326
Buwanekabahu III Ruled Kurunegala North
1226 – 1335
Vijayabahu V Ruled Kurunegala South
1335 – 1341
Gampola    
Buwanekabahu IV Made Gampola the capital of the Kingdom
1341-1351
Wicramabahu III Ruled in Peradeniya at during the time of Buwanekabahu IV. Shifted to Gampola after Buwanekabahu IV
1357-1374
Parakramabahu V Ruled the Dedigama Kingdom in Kegalle District during the time of Buwanekabahu IV
1344-1359
Buwanekabahu V Last ruler in Gampola. Escaped to Kotte in fear of Jaffna Kingdom. Spent the last years in Kotte
1372-1408
Kotte    
Weerabahu Ruled after Buwanekabahu V
(20 years)
Parakramabahu VI Also known as Rukule Parakramabahu. Attacked Jaffna (led by one of his adopted sons – Sapumal Kumaraya) and took it under the Sri Lankan Kingdom.
1412-1467
Jayaweera Parakramabahu (Jayababahu II) Grandson of Parakramabahu II
1467 – 1469
Buwanekabahu VI Was Prince Sapumal who successfully attacked Jafna and took under the Sri Lankan Kingdom during Parakramabahu. Later killed Jayaweera to capture the Kotte Kingdom. ruled for 6 years
 1471-1477
Panditha Parakramabahu VII Adopted son of Buvanekabahu VI
1478 – 1484
Weera Parakramabahu VIII Adopted son of Parakramabahu VI and brother of Buwanekabahu VI (Sapumal Kumaraya). Was called “Ambulugala Raja”. Killed Panditha Parakramabahu VII.
 1484 – 1508
Dharma Parakramabahu IX Eldest son of Weera Parakramabahu VIII
1509 –  1528
Arrival of the Portuguese
1505
Vijayabahu VI Brother of Parakramabahu VIX. According to Rajavaliya he came to the throne in 1513 A.D
1513-1521
Buwanekabahu VII Vijayabahu VI was killed by the 3 sons – Buwanekabahu, Pararajasinhe and Mayadunne. Split the country into two and Buwanekabahu took Kotte, Pararajasinhe took Raigama Kingdom and Mayadunne the Seethawaka Kingdom.
1521-1551
Dharmapala Was baptised at young age by the Portuguese Missionaries. Converted to Christianity in 1555. Kelaniya Temple and the Kotte Dalada Maligawa was taken from the Buddhists and given to the missionaries.
1551-1597
End of the the Kotte Kingdom. Dharmapala presented the Kingdom to the Portuguese by a deed after his death
1597
Fall of the Portuguese rule in coastal areas to the Dutch
1655-1656
End of Portugese Rule in Sri Lanka
1658
Fall of Dutch Rule and Capture of Costal areas by the English
by 1796
Offical Handing over the Dutch Controlled areas to the Brithsh by “Amion Peace Accord”
1892
Raigama    
Pararajasinhe One son of Vijayabahu VI of Kotte.
1521-1538
Seethawaka    
Mayadunne One son of Vijayabahu VI of Kotte. Pararajasinhe (his brother) voluntarily gave the control of his kingdom to Mayadunne during his last years. Mayadunne attached Raigama Kingdom after the death of Pararajasinhe in 1538
1521-1581
Rajasinghe I Son of Mayadunne. Warrior prince who led his fist battle at the age of 12. Was known as Prince Tikiri. Took over the Kandyan Kingdom after disposing Dona Catherina, a Portuguese appointed queen in Kandy
1581 – 1592
Rajasuriya Elder Son of Rajasinghe I . The kingdom was run by a person called “Manamperuma”, an Indian who advised Rajasinghe I. Also instumental in turning Rajasinghe I aginst Buddhist establishment.
1593
Queen Maha Biso Bandara Daugher of Mayadunne and younger sister of Rajasinghe I.
1593-1594
Nikapitiye Bandara Manamperuma removed both sons of Rajasinghe I and gave the crown to “Nikapitiye Bandara” who was a grandson of the sister of Rajasinghe I . Was only 5 years old at that time.
1594
Fall of the Seethawaka Kingdom to Portuguese
1594
Kandy    
Sena Sammatha Wickramabahu Belongs to Kotte Royal Blood line (Ruled Kandy as a semi-indipendent kingdom under the Kotte Kingdom)
1473-1511
Jayaweera Astana Son of Sena Sammatha Wickramabahu. Became a Christian in 1546
1511-1551
Karaliyadde Bandara Son of Jayaweera. Captured the throne from Jayaweera. Became a Christian to get protection from the Portuguese
1551-1581

Dona Catherina (Kusumasana Devi)
Daughter of Karaliyedde Bandara. Converted to Catholicism by the Portuguese and appointed the queen of the Kandyan Kingdom by them
1581
Rajasinghe I Disposed Dona Catherina. Ruled from Sitawaka Kingdom
1581-1591
Yamasinghe Bandara (Don Phillip) A nephew of Karaliyadde Bandara. Took control of
Kandy with the help of the Portuguese
 
Wimaladharmasuriya I Name was Konappu Bandara and then Don Juan. Ousted Yamasinghe Bandara‘s son Don João who was 12 years old and assented to the throne as Wimaladharmasuriya. Became a Buddhist again and married Dona Catherina to establish the Royal Bloodline. Fought the Portuguese and freed Kandy from them. Famous battle of Danture was fought by him.
1592 – 1604
Senarat A cousin brother of king Wimaladharmasuriya I. Was a Buddhist monk and a devoted Buddhist. Didn’t have the strength of a king. Married Dona Catherina again to establish a Royal Bloodline
1604 – 1635
Rajasinghe II A warrior king who build up the Kandy again and faced two major battles with the Portuguese and two with the Dutch.
1635 – 1687
Wimaladharmasuriya II Son of Rajasinghe II. Maintained a harmony with the Dutch.
1687 – 1707
Weeraparakrama Narendrasinha Son of Wimaladharmasuriya II. Last Singhalese King of the Country
1707 – 1739
Sri Vijaya Rajasinghe Brother of the Viraparakrama Narendrasinha‘s queen who was of south Indian Nayakkar origin. Became a Buddhist
1739 -1747
Kirti Sri Rajasinghe Brother of the Sri Vijaya Rajasinghe’s queen
1747 – 1781
Rajadhi Rajasinghe Brother of Kirti Sri Rajasinghe
1781 – 1798
Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Last Sri Lankan King. Captured by the British and imprisoned in Vellore, India
1798 – 1815
Fall of Kandyan Kingdom to the British
1815 Feb 15
Capture of Last king in Sri Lanka Thus ending probably the longest Royal Dynasty in the world which survived in Sri Lanka since 543 BC (over 2350 years) .
1815 Feb 18

References

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  2. මහාවංශය (සිංහල) . Buddhist Cultural Center (2010)
  3. RAJAVALIYA OR HISTORICAL NARRATION OF SINHALESE KINGS. Translated by By B. Gunasekara (1900)
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