King Vijayabahu VI
Reign: 1513–1521
Kingdom: kotte
International Connections
He allowed Portuguese traders limited coastal footholds, a fateful concession.
Vijayabahu VI ruled a partitioned Kotte for eight years, competing with rival princes. He allowed Portuguese traders limited coastal footholds, a fateful concession. His reign saw the kingdom's influence wane as European interests grew and internal succession struggles intensified.