King Kanakasuriya Cinkaiariyan
Reign: 1450–1467 CE
Kingdom: Jaffna Kingdom
Country: Sri Lanka
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He reasserted autonomy after 1467, revitalizing Hindu institutions and trade.
Kanakasuriya Cinkaiariyan ruled Jaffna for 17 years under Kotte's overlordship until Parakramabahu VI's death. He reasserted autonomy after 1467, revitalizing Hindu institutions and trade. His reign marks Jaffna's recovery of independence in the kingdom's twilight.