King Parakramabahu VIII
Reign: 1484–1508
Kingdom: kotte
International Connections
Parakramabahu VIII ruled Kotte for 24 years, a reign marked by Buddhist piety and growing Portuguese commercial influence. He promoted Theravada scholarship and maintained the Tooth Relic, yet could not prevent emerging European entanglements.
Parakramabahu VIII ruled Kotte for 24 years, a reign marked by Buddhist piety and growing Portuguese commercial influence. He promoted Theravada scholarship and maintained the Tooth Relic, yet could not prevent emerging European entanglements. His death ushered in a period of partition and intensified foreign pressure.