Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c30.581

v2.c30.581

**3. Bhuvanekabāhu.**—The second of the five sons of Parakkamabāhu II. He was entrusted (by Vijayabāhu IV.) with the defence of the north of Ceylon with his headquarters at Sundarapabbata. He later built a town there where he settled. When Vijayabāhu died and Mitta usurped the throne, Bhuvanekabāhu fled from the capital (Jambuddoṇi) and narrowly escaped death on the way. But soon after, the Āriya-soldiers revolted against Mitta and restored Bhuvanekabāhu to the throne, where he ruled for eleven years (1237-84 A.C.) as Bhuvanekabāhu I. Among other acts of piety, he appointed scribes to copy the whole of the Tipiṭaka, and gave copies to the chief vihāras of Ceylon.¹ 4. Bhuvanekabāhu.—Son of Bhuvanekabāhu I. He succeeded Parakkamabāhu III. and had his capital at Hatthiselapura. Every year, in the month of Jeṭṭhamūla, he held a great festival to celebrate his coronation and to admit new members into the Order. He ruled for eleven years (1291-1302 A.C.).¹