King Vira Alakesvara
Reign: 1380–1410 CE
Kingdom: Jaffna Kingdom
Country: Sri Lanka
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He withstood Parakramabahu VI's early military campaigns and preserved northern Tamil independence, maintaining Hindu temples and maritime trade in a fragmented island landscape..
Vira Alakesvara (Jaffna) (1380–1410) – Vira Alakesvara of Jaffna ruled for 30 years, sharing his name with his Gampola contemporary. He withstood Parakramabahu VI's early military campaigns and preserved northern Tamil independence, maintaining Hindu temples and maritime trade in a fragmented island landscape.