Sugala
Queen Sugala of Ruhuna , also referred to as Sugala Devi, was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Ruhuna, a state which was located in the Southern and Eastern regions of Sri Lanka.
| Sugala | |
|---|---|
| Ruler of Ruhuna | |
| Reign | unknown |
| Predecessor | Manabharana II |
| Successor | Parakramabahu I |
| Born | 12th century A.D |
| Burial | Meewathpura |
| Spouse | Sri Vallabha of Ruhuna |
| Issue | Manabharana II |
| House | House of Vijaya |
| Dynasty | Shakya |
| Father | Nandaniya Weerawamha of Merukkanda |
| Mother | Yasodhara |
The Kingdom of Ruhuna was a Sub kingdom loyal to the King of Anuradhapura. She was the first queen of the Kingdom of Ruhuna, and she was claimed to have taken the throne of the Ruhuna while King Parakramabahu I ruled entire island from Polonnaruwa. Hence, Queen Sugala was not the sole ruler of the country, not considered as an Sinhalese monarch since King Parakramabahu I reigned over large parts of the Sri Lanka.
She was the mother of King Manabharana, who was defeated by Parakramabahu in a battle for possession of the Pihiti Rata (Northerner kingdom of Sri Lanka). Many King Manabharana followers united behind Queen Sugala to defend the Ruhuna from King Parakramabahu's invading army, before the revolt was put down brutally.[1][2]
References
- "Sugala Devi's final resting place destroyed, jewelry stolen". Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- "Mahavamsa - Queen Sugala". Retrieved 2021-08-03.