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] | |
| Reign | 1344/5-1353/4 |
| Predecessor | Vijayabahu V as King of Dambadeniya |
| Successor | Parakkamabahu V |
| Spouse | Queen Vihara Mahadevi of Gampola |
| Issue | Vikramabahu III |
| House | House of Siri Sanga Bo |
| Father | Vijayabahu V |
| Religion | Theravada 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]
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edit- ^ Paranavitana, S. (1934–1941). Epigraphia Zeylanica Vol. IV. Oxford university press. p. 100-110
- ^ 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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