King Ethirimana Cinkam
Reign: 1591–1617
Kingdom: jaffna
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Ethirimana Cinkam ruled Jaffna for 26 years amid intensifying Portuguese demands. He attempted to balance loyalty to the Portuguese with the preservation of Tamil Hindu culture.
Ethirimana Cinkam ruled Jaffna for 26 years amid intensifying Portuguese demands. He attempted to balance loyalty to the Portuguese with the preservation of Tamil Hindu culture. His reign saw shrinking autonomy and foreshadowed the kingdom's eventual annexation.