King Kasi Nayinar Cinkaiariyan
Reign: 1565–1570 CE
Kingdom: Jaffna Kingdom
Country: Sri Lanka
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Kasi Nayinar Cinkaiariyan was installed by the Portuguese after his predecessor's overthrow, ruling Jaffna as a client for five years. He maintained Hindu ceremonies under Portuguese supervision, but his reign represented a sharp loss of autonomy for the northern kingdom..
Kasi Nayinar Cinkaiariyan was installed by the Portuguese after his predecessor's overthrow, ruling Jaffna as a client for five years. He maintained Hindu ceremonies under Portuguese supervision, but his reign represented a sharp loss of autonomy for the northern kingdom.