A king of Jává. He invaded Ceylon in the eleventh year of the reign of Parakkamabáhu II. but was defeated in battle by Virabáhu (Cv.lxxiii.36ff). In the reign of Vijayabáhu IV. he appeared once again with a large army and, landing at Mahátittha, marched against the king's fortress at Subhagiri, demanding the Tooth Relic, the Bowl Relic and the kingdom. But he was again defeated by the Sinhalese forces under Vijayabáhu and Virabáhu. Ibid., lxxxviii.69-83. For his later history see JA.xliii.


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