King Kalinga Magha (Jaffna)
Reign: 1215–1255 CE
Kingdom: Jaffna Kingdom
Country: Sri Lanka
International Connections
Kalinga Magha invaded from South India and established a Tamil Hindu kingdom in Jaffna around 1215, ruling for approximately 40 years.
Kalinga Magha (1215–1236) also established influence in the Jaffna peninsula during his Polonnaruwa occupation, though detailed governance records are sparse. His presence contributed to the northern region's distinct Tamil-Hindu political identity, setting foundations for the subsequent Jaffna kingdom's emergence.