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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2024)
A study of the political connections maintained by the Pandya state with Sri Lanka (During the 13th century A.D.)
Authors
U N K Rathnayake
Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the political relationships maintained between the Pandya State and Sri Lanka during the thirteenth century. For the first time, information about the connections between the Pandya State and Sri Lanka after the downfall of the Polonnaruwa kingdom was revealed during the rule of King Parakramabahu II of the Dambadeniya kingdom. It is an important fact that there were inscriptions found from South India to explore the connections between the Pandya State and Sri Lanka during the Dambadeniya Kingdom. Therefore, it is not incorrect to introduce this as a comparative study between Lankan chronicles and South Indian inscriptions.

Important information about one cross section of real time history is provided through inscriptions belonging to Jatawarman Sundara Pandya and Jatawarman Weera Pandya times. It is mentioned in those documents that Pandya kings had invaded Sri Lanka during the reign of King Parakramabahu II (1235-1270 AD). The South Indian inscriptions confirm that Jawakans had stayed somewhere in the parts of North Lanka. The chronicles about Chandrabhanu invasion show that he had been defeated twice. Therefore, it does not suggest that part of the island belonged to the Jawakans. This is a clear distinction shown as a result of a comparative study between Sri Lankan chronicles and South Indian inscriptions.
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Pages:69-73
How to cite this article:
U N K Rathnayake "A study of the political connections maintained by the Pandya state with Sri Lanka (During the 13th century A.D.)". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 69-73
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