Bhuvanaikabahu IV of Gampola

Bhuvanaikabahu IV was the first King of Gampola who ruled from 1344/45 to 1353/54. He succeeded his father Vijayabahu V of Dambadeniya and became the King of Gampola. He was succeeded by his brother Parakkamabahu V.

Bhuvanaikabahu IV
King of Gampola,
 Tri-Sinhaladīswara (Overlord of three Sinhalas)[1]
Reign1344/5-1353/4
PredecessorVijayabahu V
as King of Dambadeniya
SuccessorParakkamabahu V
IssueVikramabahu III
HouseHouse of Siri Sanga Bo
FatherVijayabahu V
ReligionTheravada Buddhism

He is noted for wearing spectacles made of quartz crystals. He was provided with these spectacles when he found it difficult to read inscriptions of the Gampola era. A lot of temples and Devalas like Gadaladeniya were built during his reign.[2]

See also

References
  1. Paranavitana, S. (1934–1941). Epigraphia Zeylanica Vol. IV. Oxford university press. p. 100-110
  2. Goonewardane, Jennifer Paldano (31 January 2018). "Crystal Glasses that Kings Once Wore". Explore Sri Lanka - Once discovered, you must explore...... Retrieved 5 March 2022.


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