King Parakramabahu ii . By Halaliye Karunathilake Edited and translated by Niluka De Silva Illustrated by Saman Kalubowila ~This article is part of a continuing series on the ‘Mahavamsa,’ the recorded ...

King Parakramabahu VI, treated his subjects well and he was well-accepted. He is one of our greatest kings. He ruled for a period of 50 years. 7. The king led a virtuous life and passed away at a ripe ...

People were taxed even during the time of King Parakramabahu, although it was criticized today, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said at the 52nd Aluth Sahal Mangalaya at Jaya Srimaha Bodhi in ...

By Dr Matara Gunapala During the reign of King Parakramabahu (1153-1186), Sri Lanka earned the distinguished title of the ‘granary of the Orient,’ reflecting its unparalleled agricultural abundance.