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Jayabāhu
PersonKing of Sri Lanka (1114–1116 CE), brother of Vijayabāhu I, who became king with Pāṇḍyan support but was later reduced to nominal sovereignty in Rohaṇa after Vikkamabāhu seized the capital.
Jayabāhu2
PlaceA Tamil usurper who, together with Māgha, held control of northern Sri Lanka and its capital Pulatthipura for many years before and during the reign of Parakkamabāhu II.
Jayabāhu3
PersonThe youngest of Parakkamabāhu II’s five sons, who assisted his father in governing.
Jayabāhu4
PersonA grandson of Parakkamabāhu VI who is said to have succeeded him but was murdered by Bhuvanekabāhu.
Jayabāhu5
PersonA thera of Sri Lanka better known as Devarakkhita or Dhammakitti, who served as Saṅgharāja and composed the Nikāyasaṅgraha.
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