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King Vira Narendra Sinha

Reign: 1707–1739
Kingdom: kandyan

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Vira Narendra Sinha's 32-year reign saw intensified Dutch encroachment on Kandy's sovereignty. His death ended the old Sinhalese dynasty, leading to the accession of a Nayakkar line from South India..

Vira Narendra Sinha's 32-year reign saw intensified Dutch encroachment on Kandy's sovereignty. He patronized Buddhist arts, maintained the Tooth Relic's prestige, and managed court factionalism. His death ended the old Sinhalese dynasty, leading to the accession of a Nayakkar line from South India.