Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.2880

v2.c36.2880

Sirivijayarājasiha.—King of Ceylon (1739-47 A.C.). He was Narindasihā's brother-in-law and succeeded him. His wives came from Madhurā and he reigned in Sirivaḍḍhanapura. He had great regard for Saraṇaṅkara-Sāmaṇera (q.v.), and invited him to write a commentary on the Catu-Bhāṇavāra. He held a great festival in honour of the Tooth Relic, erected images in Ālokalena, and with the help of the Olandā (Dutch), he sent an embassy to Siam (Sāminda) to fetch monks from Ayojjhā, but died before they arrived.¹