The Principality of Ruhuna ( Sinhala : රුහුණ , [ruɦuɳə] ), also referred to as the Kingdom of Ruhuna , is a region of present-day Southern and Eastern Sri Lanka . It was the center of a flourishing civilisation and the cultural and economic centres of ancient Sri Lanka. Magama, Tissamaharama and Mahanagakula (now called as Ambalantota ) were established here.
6-597: The kingdom of Ruhuna was an important state in Sinhalese history as it was known for several rebellions against the superior states in Rajarata. The principality was defeated with its last de facto Queen Sugala been captured and executed by the invading army of Parakramabahu I . Following its annexing by Parakramabahu, the rebellions that arose were suppressed. Following the arrival of Princess Buddhakachchana , six of her brothers came to Sri Lanka and settled in different parts of
12-451: The Chola kingdom during the reign over a majority of the country, generally fought against the forces of Ruhuna. Notable Ruhunan militants include: Vijayabahu I , whose armies defeated several Chola generals; and Manabharana II, whose army once conquered Polonnaruwa. The resistances that arose from Ruhuna were generally victorious against the Rajarata kingdom. After Parakramabahu I conquered
18-615: The Southern Province , a large part of the Uva Province and small parts of Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provinces . Sugala Queen Sugala of Ruhuna also referred to as Sugala Devi (12th century A.D), was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Ruhuna , a state which was located in the Southern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka. The Kingdom of Ruhuna was a Sub kingdom loyal to
24-584: The King of Anuradhapura. She was the first ruling queen of the Kingdom of Ruhuna . She was claimed to have taken the throne of the Ruhuna, while King Parakramabahu I ruled entire island from Polonnaruwa. Hence, Queen Sugala was not the sole ruler of the country: she is not considered as a Sinhalese monarch, since King Parakramabahu I reigned over large parts of the Sri Lanka. She was the mother of King Manabharana. Her son
30-489: The island. One of the brothers, Rohana, settled in the area between Kumbukkan Oya and Deeghawapi . His settlement was named Rohana. According to the Pali chronicles, Ruhuna was founded around 200 BC by Prince Mahanaga , brother to Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura , after a personal dispute. This region played a vital role in building the nation as well in the establishment of Buddhist culture . The kings of Anuradhapura and
36-450: The kingdom of Rajarata , defeating its king Gajabahu II , he dispatched a force to Ruhuna. The people and army of Ruhuna generally opposed this and established a force against the invaders. While the Ruhunans were able to defeat a prominent general of Parakramabahu's army named Rakkha, they were defeated and their queen was executed. The area identified with Ruhuna in ancient times is mainly
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