King Nissanka Malla

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:King
gptkbp:allies Formed alliances with local chieftains
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Polonnaruwa
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Polonnaruwa
gptkbp:cultural_contribution Patron of the arts and architecture
gptkbp:cultural_influence Influenced Sinhalese literature
Influenced Sinhalese painting
Influenced Sinhalese sculpture
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:design gptkb:Nissanka_Latha_Mandapaya
gptkb:Kiri_Vehera
gptkb:Gal_Vihara
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Established relations with neighboring kingdoms
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Suriya_dynasty
gptkbp:economic_policy Promoted agriculture and trade
gptkbp:father gptkb:Vijayabahu_I
gptkbp:historical_impact Facilitated the exchange of ideas and culture with other regions
Encouraged the development of local crafts and industries
Strengthened the Buddhist monastic community in Sri Lanka
Contributed to the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka
Encouraged the development of urban centers
Facilitated trade with South India
Contributed to the historical narrative of the Polonnaruwa period
Influenced the architectural style of Sri Lanka
Influenced the development of Sinhalese identity
Promoted the integration of diverse cultures in Sri Lanka
Promoted the spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka
Significant impact on the history of Sri Lanka
Strengthened the role of the monarchy in Sri Lankan society
Promoted the establishment of educational institutions
Promoted the use of the Sinhalese language in administration
gptkbp:historical_records Mentioned in the Culavamsa
Mentioned in the Mahavamsa
gptkbp:historical_significance Strengthened the central authority of the monarchy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Nissanka Malla
gptkbp:known_for Consolidation of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa
gptkbp:language Sinhalese
gptkbp:legacy Influence on subsequent kings of Sri Lanka
gptkbp:military_campaign Defended against South Indian invasions
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Queen_of_Polonnaruwa
gptkbp:patronage Supported Buddhist monasteries
Supported the construction of stupas
Supported the preservation of Buddhist texts
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Parakramabahu_I
gptkbp:reform Improved governance and tax collection
gptkbp:reign 1187-1196
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:social_structure Centralized administration
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vijayabahu_I
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_England
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Polonnaruwa_Ancient_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5