Kindom of Kotte

                   Kindom of Kotte

The kingdom of kotte,capital  ,Kotte, was a sinhalese kingdom  that flourished in Sri Lanka during  the15 century .

As the Successor of his uncle king Kirti Sri Megha, prince Parakramabahu became the ruler of Dakkhinadesa in 1140 A.D It was the three discrete kingdoms into which the Island was divided. Historical evidences prove that king  parakramabahu had made steps to develop the infrastructure and other common facilities in the ruling territory. 

During this time period he had constructed a separate tooth temple at panaduwasnuwara Raja Maha Vihara premises for tooth relic of Buddha to keep it safe. 


After series of successful battles with his enemies parakramabahu managed to conquer the control of entire nation and moved to polonnaruwa where his new capital was built. The tooth relic of buddha was also brought with himas the reputes symbol of principality.

Danaji Panawala 🦋

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