King Bhuvanaikabahu V
Reign: 1372–1408
Kingdom: gampola
Bhuvanaikabahu V's remarkable 36-year reign closed Gampola's era. He witnessed Kotte's rise and protected the Tooth Relic, ensuring Buddhism's continuity. His lengthy tenure provided stability amid regional competition, sustaining Gampola as a cultural beacon until succession shifts moved the center to Kotte.