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Prince Vijaya (Sinhala:විජය කුමරු) was the first recorded King of Sri Lanka mentioned in the ancient Sri Lankan Pali chronicles. His reign is traditionally dated to 543 BC – 505 BC.The primary source for his life-story is the Mahavamsa.

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active years end year
-505-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
-543-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Singur
death place
Tambapanni
parent
Sinhabahu
predecessor
Kuveni
spouse
Kuveni
successor
Upatissa of Upatissa Nuwara
title
King of Tambapanni

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