King Cinkaiariyan
Reign: 1519–1561
Kingdom: jaffna
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Cinkaiariyan ruled Jaffna for 42 years amid increasing Portuguese presence on the island. He maintained Hindu traditions and resisted early Portuguese demands, preserving northern autonomy.
Cinkaiariyan ruled Jaffna for 42 years amid increasing Portuguese presence on the island. He maintained Hindu traditions and resisted early Portuguese demands, preserving northern autonomy. His reign witnessed the onset of European colonial pressure that would ultimately end the Jaffna kingdom.