King Parakramabahu I

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf King
gptkbp:birthYear 1123
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Polonnaruwa
gptkbp:children gptkb:Prince_Nissanka_Malla
Princess Anula
Prince Parakramabahu II
gptkbp:deathYear 1186
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Suriya
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Established trade routes
Promoted education
Promoted the arts and literature
Strengthened the military
Developed infrastructure
Encouraged the establishment of schools
Encouraged the arts
Encouraged the establishment of markets
Encouraged cultural exchanges
Strengthened the economy
Fostered national identity
Encouraged the preservation of historical records
Encouraged maritime trade
Implemented land reforms
Promoted the welfare of the people
Strengthened the central authority
Established diplomatic relations with other kingdoms
Fostered religious tolerance
Promoted agricultural innovations
Encouraged the development of local crafts
Built temples and stupas
Established a legal system
Established a system of governance
Promoted the development of literature.
Promoted the study of medicine
Promoted the use of coins
Promoted the use of irrigation in agriculture
Promoted trade with foreign nations
Strengthened diplomatic ties with neighboring countries
Encouraged_the_use_of_Sinhala_language
Expanded_the_territory_of_Sri_Lanka
Revived_the_Buddhist_Sangha
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Parakramabahu I
gptkbp:influence Cultural renaissance
Buddhist_architecture
Sri_Lankan_history
Agricultural_development
gptkbp:knownFor Unification of Sri Lanka
gptkbp:language gptkb:Sinhalese
gptkbp:notableEvent Cultural development
Promotion of trade
Construction of irrigation systems
Military_campaigns_against_South_Indian_kingdoms
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Vijayabahu_I
gptkbp:reign 1153
1186
gptkbp:religion Buddhism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Queen_Viharamahadevi
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Nissanka_Malla
gptkbp:title Maha Parakramabahu