King Parakramabahu III
Reign: 1287–1293 CE
Kingdom: Polonnaruwa
Country: Sri Lanka
Parakramabahu III attempted a final stand at Polonnaruwa, reigning for six turbulent years. He restored monastic institutions and repaired irrigation, hoping to reclaim the city's glory. Yet mounting instability soon forced his successors to retreat southward, marking Polonnaruwa's twilight.