Sinhabahu

Sinhabahu
SpouseSinhasivali (sister)
IssueVijaya, Sumitta
MotherSuppadevi
Sinhabahu depicted on the Flags of Sri Lanka

Sinhabahu (Sanskrit: Siṃhabāhu, IAST: सिंहबाहु, 'lion-armed') is a legendary king of ancient India, mentioned in the historical chronicle of Sri Lanka, the Mahavamsa. He is best known for being the founder of Sinhapura and being the father of Prince Vijaya, regarded to be the founder of Sri Lanka.

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