King Kulasekhara
Reign: 1255–1284 CE
Kingdom: Jaffna Kingdom
Country: Sri Lanka
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He built Hindu temples, managed trade with South India, and patronized Tamil literature.
Kulasekhara ruled Jaffna for 29 years, consolidating the Tamil kingdom's administration. He built Hindu temples, managed trade with South India, and patronized Tamil literature. His reign strengthened Jaffna's identity as a distinct Hindu polity, setting it apart from the Buddhist kingdoms to the south.