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King Alagakkonara

Reign: 1371–1380
Kingdom: jaffna

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He maintained Hindu institutions and coastal trade, though his reign witnessed growing political competition from southern powers seeking to curb Jaffna's autonomy..

Alagakkonara ruled Jaffna for nine years, navigating pressures from Gampola and the emerging Kotte kingdom. He maintained Hindu institutions and coastal trade, though his reign witnessed growing political competition from southern powers seeking to curb Jaffna's autonomy.